Patrick Agyemang and Lars Jorgen-Salvesen both returned to training as John Eustace admitted it was a "massive bonus" to see the Derby County duo back in action.
Derby are still waiting for Agyemang to make his debut following his £5.9m switch from Charlotte FC in the summer owed to surgery on a double hernia.
But the striker has been keeping himself in shape in the gym although Derby will not rush him back after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
It is the same stance Derby are taking with fellow striker Lars Jorgen-Salvesen who had a knee operation last season and then another minor procedure in the summer.
The £800,000 signing from Viking FK in January was also involved with the group but it is now a case of getting him match fit.
Eustace explained the next steps ahead with th