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Analysis: Anderson sends a reminder to Newcastle
TL;DR
Elliot Anderson scored a late equaliser for Nottingham Forest against Newcastle, reminding them of his talent. His performance has been crucial in pushing Forest closer to safety while impacting Newcastle's European aspirations.
Key points
- Elliot Anderson scored a late equaliser for Nottingham Forest.
- Anderson's goal pushed Forest closer to safety.
- Newcastle's European hopes were damaged by the equaliser.
- Anderson was signed for £35 million two years ago.
- Ross Wilson facilitated Anderson's transfer to Forest.
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Newcastle did not need any reminder of what they had allowed to leave the club - but Anderson delivered one anyway.
The midfielder cost Forest £35m when he joined two years ago and, despite some debatable recent recruitment at the City Ground, he has been a stunning success.
His late equaliser pushed Forest closer to safety while damaging the Magpies' faint European hopes - and that scenario will not be lost on Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson, who helped bring Anderson to the Midlands club.
Anderson is certain to go to the World Cup with England after becoming a key member of Thomas Tuchel's squad and Forest will struggle to hold onto him in the summer, with Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly circling.
With no European football next season - those hopes ended with Thursday's Europa League semi-final defeat against Aston Villa - it is hard to envisage Anderson staying for another season.
He pointed to the sky after his goal in tribute to his mother Helen, for whom Forest laid a wreath on the pitch against Burnley last month after her death.
Forest have provided the perfect platform for the 23-year-old to flourish since he arrived in the Midlands and he has developed into one of the finest midfielders in the league.
Q&A
How much did Nottingham Forest pay for Elliot Anderson?
Nottingham Forest paid £35 million for Elliot Anderson when he joined the club two years ago.
What impact did Anderson's goal have on Newcastle's season?
Anderson's late equaliser damaged Newcastle's faint hopes of qualifying for European competition.
Who is the sporting director that brought Anderson to Nottingham Forest?
Ross Wilson is the sporting director who helped bring Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest.