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Nottingham Forest ace Liam Delap on England ‘dream’ and defying the doubters

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap scored a magnificent brace to help the Reds topple Manchester City 3-1…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:43 PM
Nottingham Forest ace Liam Delap on England ‘dream’ and defying the doubters
Key Things to Know
  • Liam Delap expressed his dream of an England call-up following his brace against Manchester City.
  • Nottingham Forest defeated Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground to exit the relegation zone.
  • Manager Oliver Glasner played down immediate senior international recognition for the 23-year-old forward.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap shared his dream of earning a senior England call-up after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory against Manchester City. The 23-year-old £45 million summer signing stated that his on-pitch performances must do the talking, while manager Oliver Glasner played down immediate international recognition following the forward's brace.

Delap emphasized his self-belief in defying critics after ending a five-game goal drought. The win lifted Forest out of the relegation zone, following an intense team recovery run ordered by Glasner after a disappointing defeat against Brentford.

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