Half-Time Report: Cameron Jerome gives Norwich City lead against Derby County

Cameron Jerome's strike just after the half-hour mark has given Norwich City a 1-0 lead against Derby County in this afternoon's Championship clash at Carrow Road.

The first shot of the game fell to the hosts in the fourth minute, when Bradley Johnson's 25-yard effort flew wide of Lee Grant's goal.

Norwich continued to press forward and caused panic when Johnson's low ball across goal had to be hoofed clear by Jamie Ward, while Alexander Tettey fired wide just before the quarter-hour mark.

The Rams had a good chance in the 18th minute as Jamie Hanson's corner fell to Will Hughes on the edge of the box, but the England Under-21 man blasted the ball over.

Alex Neil's charges were soon back on the front foot though, Jerome getting in behind the visitors' defence on the half-hour mark before poking the ball wide.

It wouldn't be long before the Rams backline would crumble, as a slick team move down the left flank was finished off by the former Birmingham City and Stoke City striker, who tapped home to give the hosts the lead.