Decisive figure drives Derby past Stoke City | OneFootball

Carlton Morris created the breakthrough in the 54th minute with a smart assist, as Derby County beat Stoke City 2-0. The striker later sealed it with a late finish.

After the restart, he fed Jaydon Banel to finish (54.), exploiting space across Stoke City's back line and turning pressure into a lead for Derby.

Late on, he wrapped it up with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box (89.), the clinical touch that ended any doubt.

He finished with five attempts, four key passes and two big chances created, plus 10 touches in the box, underlining how he linked attacks and kept Stoke City pinned.

With the Rams supplying crosses and using him as the focal point, his aerial work and hold-up play drew defenders, freeing runners and sustaining territory in the final third.

Derby visit Southampton next. Stoke City host Blackburn Rovers.