Overview

• The 25-year-old defender has joined Derby County on a season-long loan from Birmingham City, subject to Football League clearance.
• Sanderson hailed Eustace’s “incredible” work at Derby, calling him a quality manager who brings out his best performances.
• The loan agreement bars Sanderson from facing Birmingham City when the clubs meet on December 26 and March 21.
• After making seven appearances under Chris Davies and 12 on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season, Sanderson sought more regular first-team football.
• Sanderson becomes Derby’s tenth summer signing as Eustace continues to bolster his defence ahead of the Rams’ Championship opener against Stoke City.