Being around Nottingham Forest’s first-team squad is proving invaluable for teenager Aaron Donnelly as he aims to continue his development.
The 19-year-old was singled out for praise by boss Steve Cooper last month after making his Reds debut in the Carabao Cup. He did not look out of place as he played the full 90 minutes of the 3-0 victory over Grimsby Town - a run-out which has made him hungry for more.
Donnelly regularly trains with the senior side and travelled to Spain with them for a pre-season camp. Getting to pit himself against the likes of Jesse Lingard, Brennan Johnson and Morgan Gibbs-White on a frequent basis provides a good test, while the youngster has also been keen to soak up the knowledge of the defenders in the group.
