Nottingham Forest were electric in their 3-1 Premier League win against Brentford, leading to Reds fans sending a clear message to England boss Thomas Tuchel about one particular star.
Forest won their Premier League opener against Brentford in what was a brilliant display by Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad, dominating throughout to show that they can replicate last season’s form.
Two goals for Chris Wood and a debut goal for Dan Ndoye showed that the Reds have plenty of goalscoring potential even before new signings arrive, while the defence looked strong too, even without the clean sheet.
However, one man stole the show in the eyes of the City Ground faithful, with fans taking to social media to react to his incredible performance.
Nottingham Forest fans react to Elliot Anderson’s performance
Espírito Santo thinks Elliot Anderson can be the Premier League’s best and he certainly showed why against Brentford, producing an all-action display that was topped off by a stunning assist for Wood.
Reacting to his display, Forest fans raved about Anderson’s performance, sending a message to England boss Tuchel in the process.
One fan said: “Anderson is a special, special talent,” with another adding: “Elliot Anderson has the potential to be the best midfielder in the Prem and for England.”
Another fan added: “Elliot Anderson. What a player,” with one more saying: “Anderson is one heck of a player.”
One Forest fan said: “I hope Tuchel is watching. MGW and Anderson need to be in his squad,” with another saying: “Enjoy Anderson whilst you can folks. That boy is going to the top.”
Elliot Anderson’s ‘special’ performance in numbers
Anderson and Sangare were beginning to form a strong partnership at the end of last season, and along with the link-up play with Gibbs-White, they look to be Forest’s best midfield options.
| Statistic | Elliot Anderson vs Brentford |
| Assists | 1 |
| Passes into the final third | 12 |
| Distance covered | 11.6 km |
| Shots on target | 1 |
| Duels won | 4 |
The Englishman covered the most distance in the game at 11.6 km, but his performance wasn’t just about energy, with the finesse of a midfielder beyond his years on display.
12 passes into the final third highlighted his importance in the build-up play, even having a shot on target of his own as he attempts to add more goals to his game, too.
Performances like that are the exact type that Anderson will need to get into Tuchel’s England squad, as when he’s at his best, there aren’t many in the country that can compete.
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