'I want to be my own player'
"When I'm not playing football, I'm watching it."There are going to be comparisons to players but I want to be my own player."Dominic Dietrich interviews midfielder Harrison Armstrong ahead of the Rams' crucial clash with fellow relegation strugglers Luton Town on Good Friday.The pair also go in-depth on Armstrong's admiration of Luka Modric and his plans of returning to parent club Everton.Listen to the full post-match reaction and more on the Rams Daily podcast.
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