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Djed Spence explains how crucial Nottingham Forest has been for him

Inter Milan signed Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer and the wing-back has thrived in Italy already. He has now looked back kindly on his loan spell at Nottingham Forest. The Englishman had an impressive World Cup campaign…

By Kaustubh Pandey · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Djed Spence identified his Nottingham Forest loan under manager Steve Cooper as crucial to his career.
Spence achieved promotion to the Premier League with Forest during the 2021/22 Championship season.
The wing-back moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan following the 2026 World Cup with England.

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Inter Milan wing-back Djed Spence has reflected on his career, crediting his loan spell at Nottingham Forest under Steve Cooper as a vital turning point. Speaking to Sky Italia, the England international explained that achieving Premier League promotion with Forest was the first truly significant milestone of his professional career.

Spence joined Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur following an impressive 2026 World Cup campaign with England. He praised Cooper's mentorship during the 2021/22 season, where his 46 appearances helped propel Forest back into the top flight and ultimately secured his transfer to Tottenham.

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