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Forest boss Cooper hails 'young and hungry' Elanga after Chelsea winner

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper was delighted with matchwinner Anthony Elanga for victory at Chelsea.

Elanga struck the only goal at Stamford Bridge yesterday.

“He's a good finisher, Anthony," Cooper said. "I get asked about him quite a lot because for a young player he's fairly high-profile and has come from United. We want players like that in the squad who are young and hungry, and who we know we can grow.

“He is already a really good player, but he will become a very important player for us. That's just a process. Days like this will help him as well.

“What we've noticed about him in training is that he's a really competent finisher. Taiwo has been scoring regularly for us, but you need other attacking players who look like they can score a goal as well. I really believe Anthony has that."

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