Cocu delighted with Derby’s first-half showing against Preston

Derby manager Phillip Cocu gave his team a five-star rating for their first-half performance in the 1-0 victory over Preston.

The Dutchman described it as “one of the best 45 minutes” since he arrived at the club, with Martyn Waghorn’s 33rd-minute goal ending Preston’s four-game unbeaten run.

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