Derby players 'need to take all the criticism' - Szmodics

Szmodics says Derby players are entirely responsible for the 4-1 loss at Millwall and must accept criticism rather than blame tactics or management.

Derby County suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at Millwall on Saturday, conceding three goals in the opening 17 minutes. The loss extended their winless run to nine matches and left them in the relegation zone, piling pressure on manager John Eustace.

Forward Sam Szmodics took full responsibility on behalf of the squad, telling BBC Radio Derby that the performance was "completely" the players' fault and had nothing to do with the gaffer or tactics. He acknowledged the display was "not good enough" and called on his teammates to stop passing the buck and accept the criticism from supporters, emphasizing that only the players can turn the situation around.