A couple of players will have given boss food for thought ahead of derby

O Darren Moore has stated there is not a league team and a cup team at Port Vale and that people should not differentiate between the sides he puts out in certain matches.

- PORT Vale writer CLIVE YOULTON

This, after he made nine changes to his team in Blackpool.

That would suggest he's not going to stick with the team that drew 0-0 against Cardiff City in League One last time out.

Those who played in Blackpool should not be regarded as second string, in his eyes.

One or two players have given him serious cause for consideration.

Just who he will play in his back three at Burton will be fascinating.

Ben Heneghan's display at Blackpool was nothing short of commanding. But the odds of him keeping his place are slim.

Moore rarely or never drops Connor Hall. Jesse Debrah's display against Cardiff was exceptional. Kyle John is one of his 'go-tos'.

Then there's Cameron Humphreys, most people's first pick at the heart of the defence.

Jordan Gabriel and Jordan Shipley have made a claim.