Steve McClaren hails "awesome" Derby County performance

Derby County manager Steve McClaren has hailed his side's "awesome" performance against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Rams secured their place in the Championship playoff final courtesy of an emphatic 4-1 victory at the iPro Stadium, to add to their 2-1 first-leg lead.

"It will be hugely enjoyable to lead a very, very talented Derby County squad out at Wembley," McClaren told Sky Sports News after the game.

"We wanted a performance after a rather ugly 2-1 victory at Brighton, and boy did we get one. We were awesome, mixing energy and entertainment to thrill our wonderful supporters.

"We looked a damned good side and were almost perfect. If we can produce the same level of performance at Wembley, I reckon we can be a match for anybody."

Derby will face the winner of the clash between Queens Park Rangers and Wigan Athletic, which concludes tomorrow night.