Derby County captain Richard Keogh has highlighted the importance of his side's Championship clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday, describing it as a "big game".

The Rams, who lost in last year's playoff final against Queens Park Rangers, are currently second in the league, level on points with the table-topping Cherries.

Keogh told The Derby Telegraph: "It's a big game, first versus second, and we are really looking forward to it. We are in good form, we are confident.

"We know it is going to be a really tough game because Bournemouth play great football as well. Eddie Howe has done a brilliant job there."

Derby were last in the top flight of English football eight years ago.