Derby County boss Frank Lampard was left frustrated after their 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat at Chelsea.
Derby pushed Chelsea all night in a thrilling Cup tie.
Lampard said, "I'm disappointed. I think we deserved a draw on chances created.
"The difference between the sides was they scored three... actually we scored four didn't we? I joke because i'm proud. Talking to their staff they're saying we're playing well.
"I respect this club, I don't have to talk about this club. I'm proud of my players.
"My players had to really selfless stuff. Who goes through clear against Chelsea like we did on goal? We created chances.
"There will be recovery for two days and we'll think about Birmingham.
"We've shown what we can do against Manchester United and today, and the standard is set. If we play like that we will win games.
"I'm so thankful to the Chelsea fans. I left through the back door and it upset me at the time but I have nothing but great memories of this place and they thank me like that. I'm a lucky man to have a night like that and I feel it."