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Derby County boss Paul Warne said the fact automatic promotion remains in their hands tempers the irritation at twice losing the lead in the thrilling draw with top-of the table Portsmouth.

The point means Warne's side will guarantee a top-two spot if they win their last four League One fixtures.

"I'm not too frustrated. I am proud," Warne told 91Èȱ¬ Radio Derby

"I love this group. They are amazing, are desperate for success and give everything. Four wins would do it."

Joe Ward twice put the Rams ahead at a raucous Fratton Park, but Owen Moxon's breathtaking long-range effort drew the hosts level for a second time with 13 minutes remaining.

Warne, whose side are four points ahead of Bolton Wanderers having played a game more, added: "If you had told me before the game we would come away with a point, I would have taken that. But it is disappointing to lead twice and not win.

"We knew we were playing a well-organised, motivated, fit and confident team. The league says that. We went toe-to-toe pretty well.

"Joe [Wildsmith] didn't have a lot to do and they ran out of ideas a bit. A draw is a probably a fair result. But when you have a lead, it feels like you've dropped two points.

"It was two good teams going for it. There's a reason they have only lost four games.

"I know teams have got games in hand but it's still in our hands and we have given ourselves a really good chance. We'll pick the players up."