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The fixture, which will take place in Alkmaar, will kick-off at 1:30pm BST.

Justin Walker and Rory Delap’s side will also be looking to return to England with a 100 per cent record after recording impressive victories in their previous fixtures in Holland against Feyenoord and Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.

In the former, Derby recovered late on, via strikes from Jared Bird and Kyron Stabana, to seal a 3-2 victory.

Full highlights from the fixture can be seen below:

The Rams then faced Guangzhou Evergrande in Heemskerk where they recorded a comprehensive 5-0 win.

A Calum Macdonald brace and Bird strike saw them three goals to the good at the half time interval, before Under 16s striker Cameron Cresswell struck his first goals at Under 18 level to complete the scoring.

Full highlights from the meeting with Evergrande can be seen below:

Derby fans can keep up to date with how the club’s Under 18s get on in their meeting with Alkmaar’s U19s by following our official Twitter page @dcfcofficial, whilst a full match report, match images and highlights will follow on dcfc.co.uk after the game.

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