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Djed Spence opens up on ‘truly important’ Nottingham Forest moment and Steve Cooper influence

Former Nottingham Forest defender Djed Spence has fond memories of his time with the Reds and winning promotion…

By Sarah Clapson · Nottingham Post

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:09 PM

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Djed Spence described achieving Premier League promotion with Nottingham Forest and Steve Cooper as a truly important career moment.
Spence joined Serie A side Inter Milan in August via a permanent £25 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.
The full-back was named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad alongside Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White for upcoming matches.

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Inter Milan defender Djed Spence reflected on his time at Nottingham Forest, calling their 2022 promotion to the Premier League the first truly important victory of his career. Speaking ahead of Inter's 2-0 win over Como, the 26-year-old praised former manager Steve Cooper for aiding his development during that successful campaign.

Spence joined Inter Milan in August for £25 million following a spell at Tottenham Hotspur. Having helped England reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, he has been selected alongside Morgan Gibbs-White for Thomas Tuchel's upcoming international fixtures against Croatia and Spain.

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