Striker Chris Wood has praised Nottingham Forest’s “astute” business in the transfer market and is eager for the bulk of the squad to stay together as the club aims to kick on in the Premier League.
"He's a big lad and he's got some good feet, we're lucky to have him,” the New Zealander told the BBC. “He's shown what he's about so it will be interesting to see him more in games. I think the four signings we've made have been very astute." After two years back among the elite, the Reds are now well aware of the task in front of them and the challenges they face. And although there is no doubt this particular division takes no prisoners, there is a sense Forest are now equipped to meet the test head on.
Admittedly, reading too much into summer friendlies is unwise. Predicting how an unpredictable Premier League might pan out is not easy at the best of times.