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Toon in training: Rafa ready for the Rams
Play-off chasing Derby County come to a sold-out St. James' Park on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
And Rafa Benitez and his players have been preparing for the game since Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers.
The team trained at their Benton base on Friday morning, with Ciaran Clark sporting a nasty-looking black eye from the last match. Dwight Gayle and Jack Colback also trained, but separately from the main group.
Club photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this exclusive gallery ahead of the game.