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Boss tips bright future for Barnes
Derby County, 15:11, January 21, 2009 ,
Derby boss Nigel Clough claims Giles Barnes will be a key figure for the Rams in their continuing Championship battle.
Barnes was on target twice for Derby as they pushed Manchester United close at Old Trafford last night and, after battling his way back to fitness after 11 months out with a knee injury, Clough predicts a bright future for the 20-year-old.
He told the Derby Telegraph: "It was nice to see Giles come on and score a couple for us. He has been out for a long time and that will do his confidence the world of good.
"He has got to build his match fitness but he is going to be a very important player for us for the rest of the season. He has shown glimpses of what he can do."
Clough added: "A lot of the players have had a rough 18 months or so and I hope tonight will give them a little bit of belief and confidence."