The Rams are just about safe from relegation in the Championship and having come in from the cold at Pride Park, Sterjovski looks to be part of Nigel Clough's plans for next year.

It is all a far cry from Sterjovski's first half of the season where he found himself out of the picture under previous boss Paul Jewell.

Asensio's Screamer Vs FC Barcelona
Asensio's Screamer Vs FC Barcelona
In one of Real Madrid's most outstanding performances at the Camp Nou, Los Blancos beat FC Barcelona 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup. Real were leading 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo's 80th minute goal, but just before the final whistle, we sealed the win with this beautiful Marco Asensio strike.
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He told the Derby Telegraph: "Lately, I feel I've been contributing a lot more to the team, and I feel there are more goals to come."

Sterjovski netted in the recent clash with Premier League-bound Wolverhampton Wanderers and it brought an extra special cheer from one fan in the stands - brother Nick.

The Socceroo star said: ""He has flown over just for 10 days to watch a couple of games. Nick's a big Derby fan and this was the first time he had seen me play for them live. So it was extra special to get a goal.

"I think he's my good luck charm, so maybe he should come over more regularly!"