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<\/p>\nThe Rams have tied the reliable performer down to a new deal after some impressive performances<\/p>\n
12:11, 11 Feb 2026Updated 12:18, 11 Feb 2026<\/p>\n
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John Eustace.(Image: Ryan Browne\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
John Eustace has heaped praise on Derby County<\/a> goalkeeper Josh Vickers<\/a> and was thrilled to see him sign a new contract.<\/p>\n Vickers is back fit again after suffering a thumb injury was in goal to face Ipswich at the weekend, his first game since playing at Burnley in the League Cup at the start of the season.<\/a><\/p>\n The former Lincoln City stopper has proven to be an astute piece of business by Derby after he was picked up on a free transfer from Rotherham in the Paul Warne era.<\/a><\/p>\n He has produced some excellent performances when Jacob Widell Zetterstrom has been absent with the Swede currently out due to illness.<\/p>\n And he has been rewarded with a new contract which the club announced last month, penning a three-year deal that will run until the summer of 2029.<\/p>\n Eustace has been impressed by Vickers ever since arriving at Derby in February last year.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Derby County news, analysis and more via our Rams Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n “I think Josh has been excellent since we came to the football club last year,” he said.<\/p>\n “When Josh has stepped in, he has made some crucial saves and had some fantastic performances.<\/p>\n “I’m delighted that he could extend his contract. He’s had a couple of games already this year where he’s been very good.<\/p>\n “He never lets you down when he comes in.<\/p>\n “He’s always ready the way he trains every day with the goalkeeping department and he’s top, top drawer.<\/p>\n “You can see the development of Richard O’Donnell, Jacob and and Josh and they’ve got a fantastic goalie coach in Paul Clements, who I’ve spoken about previously.<\/p>\n “The goalkeeping unit is improving every day.”<\/p>\n How to watch every Premier League game tonight on TV – full schedule and kick-off times<\/a><\/p>\n “Ensure our latest Derby County headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search””Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest Rams new by adding us as a Preferred Source in your search settings”<\/p>\n Here’s how to ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search<\/a><\/p>\n