The Blues skipper played for just over an hour in the Reserves 4-1 win against West Brom Reserves at The Hawthorns on Tuesday night and could now return to the first team squad for the top-of-the-table clash against The Rams at St Andrew's on Friday night.
Defender Raidi Jaidi will also be available for the Derby match having now completed his two-game suspension for his sending off in the 2-0 defeat at Hull City.