Eight points from five games represents a decent beginning for a side who came so close to promotion last year ahead of Derby's return to action in this weekend's eagerly-awaited East Midlands derby clash at the City Ground.
"I’d like us to have a bit more consistency, but that will come," former Forest boss McClaren told his club's official website.
"Last season is gone, but these players know they’re a good team and they can do it all over again.”