FRIEND IN HIGH PLACE

Forsyth hails Eustace impact

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CRAIG FORSYTH never imagined being led into a relegation battle by John Eustace when the two men shared a Derby dressing room.

Rams defender Forsyth, 36, struck up a close friendship with his manager when the pair first played together at Watford and then at Pride Park.

And he admits he has had to get used to a shift in the dynamic between them since Eustace, 45, succeeded Paul Warne as boss in February.

The duo are now focused on building on Monday's win at West Brom and securing the victory at Hull that would move them above the Tigers and nudge them one step closer towards safety.