Nottingham Forest boss Nuno was pleased with his players for their FA Cup draw at Bristol City.

Nuno was happy with the spirit shown for the Fourth Round stalemate.

He said, “It is a big step for us to have a clean-sheet. It is something we are constantly looking for.

“As a team, we always have to look to defend well, be compact and don't allow chances. It is a big step for us as a team.

“Since we arrived, we have not been able to keep a clean-sheet. Conceding goals is something that has been causing too many problems for us.

“We have been able to score - every game we have scored two or three goals - but at the same time we have been conceding too much. That's why I told the boys this is a big step for us, because our first objective in the game always has to be to defend well, be compact, don't allow chances and keep a clean-sheet. We have talent and quality to solve the game because we create a lot.

“It (the clean-sheet) can definitely give confidence - not only the defenders but all of the team. Not only Matt (Turner), Andrew (Omobamidele), Murillo, (Gonzalo) Montiel and Nuno (Tavares) and Harry (Toffolo); it is not only about them.

“The team was compact, especially in the second half. I was very pleased with the way we controlled the game (in the second half). We dominated and didn't allow many situations. We had more of the ball. That gives confidence. For me, the confidence of the back line and the goalkeeper is a priority for us."

On another FA Cup replay, Nuno shrugged: “It has been a busy schedule. With the situation we have, we have a lot of players out. Hopefully for that game, we will have recovered some bodies.

“We want to go through. We will prepare for the replay accordingly and try to beat Bristol City."