Birmingham City boss Lee Clark has praised the performance of his players in their 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park this afternoon.

Lee Novak's strike denied Steve McClaren his third successive win as County boss with City coming from behind to grab a draw.

"It was a good point, terrific dogged display, the first time we have come back from being a goal behind," Clark told reporters after the game.

"We were playing some good football, lost an influential player in Chris Burke but Demari Gray was superb. I have faith in all of our younger players, we have some very talented ones.

"Lee Novak has been a bit frustrated but we love him because of his work ethic, it was a brilliant finish."

Birmingham now find themselves 19th in the Championship following their draw this afternoon.