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EFL Trophy: Derby County goalkeeper Josh Vickers returns with win after death of wife Laura

Derby County goalkeeper Josh Vickers helped his side to victory as he returned to football for the first time since the death of his wife last month.

Laura Vickers died from cancer just a few months after their marriage.

His team-mates paid tribute to their keeper and his wife after she passed away - and the 27-year-old returned to help his side win 2-1 at Notts County to stay top of their EFL Trophy group.

The game was one of 21 played in the competition's group stage on Tuesday.

Louie Sibley was on target for both of the Rams' goals in the win at Meadow Lane, which puts them three points clear at the top of Northern Group G.