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Matt Lee

Djed Spence makes two-word Nottingham Forest prediction after Sheffield United win

Nottingham Forest loan star Djed Spence has made a confident statement about the club after the Reds reached the Championship play-off final.

Forest had a 2-1 lead going into the second-leg at the City Ground and Brennan Johnson increased that to 3-1 before half-time, but goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and John Fleck for Sheffield United turned the tie upside down as the two sides had to settle for a penalty shoot-out.

Brice Samba was the hero for Forest, saving three spot-kicks, as the Reds booked themselves into next Sunday's Championship play-off final against Huddersfield Town.

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Spence produced another brilliant performance for the Reds as he looked to constantly get forward and create attacking opportunities.

And his desire to play for Forest became clear when he featured on an Instagram Live by fringe defender Loic Mbe Soh at full-time. Celebrating in his kit but visibly exhausted, Spence said: "We're going to Wembley! This is a great club with great fans. One more game to go. Something special is happening here."

Spence kept a cool head despite being involved in an altercation with United boss Paul Heckingbottom just before half-time. The on-loan defender responded with just a chuckle when Heckingbottom forcefully pushed the ball into Spence's midriff as he prepared to take a throw-in, although both parties received a yellow card.

Will you be going to watch Forest in the play-off final? Let us know in the comments section below...

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