Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper said the Reds deserved their promotion to the Premier League as he admitted the club has "changed his life".
The Reds sealed their return to the top flight after a 23-year absence as they secured a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield at Wembley courtesy of a Levi Colwill own goal before half-time.
The Reds survived two VAR scares after Harry Toffolo and Lewis O'Brien took tumbles in the box as Cooper's side held on amid incredible scenes at the final whistle.