FA Cup: Ince v Gray

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Premier League champions Leicester City face a tricky FA Cup fourth round clash at Derby County on Friday night (7.55pm kick-off).

The Foxes have struggled in their title defence this season, and were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Southampton in their last outing on Sunday.

However, they did produce a fine display to come from a goal down to beat Everton 2-1 in the third round, and boss Claudio Ranieri will look towards talented winger Demarai Gray as his match-winner at the iPro Stadium on Friday.

Nonetheless, it will be a tough test for Leicester, as Derby have been somewhat rejuvenated under Steve McClaren this season since he replaced Nigel Pearson back in October.

The Rams have shot up the Championship table to seventh and just two points outside the top six since the former Newcastle and Middlesbrough boss took charge for a second time, and he seems to be getting the best out of winger Tom Ince, who will no doubt by their go-to man against the Foxes on Friday.

So, with these two key wingers set to go head-to-head on Friday night, here is how Ince and Gray match up in their respective divisions so far this season…

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