Nottingham Forest's summer signings have helped raise the level in training, according to striker Sam Surridge.
Sixteen new faces have come through the City Ground doors so far since the Reds secured promotion - albeit Brandon Aguilera immediately headed out on loan. And among them have been statement additions such as Jesse Lingard, Neco Williams and Morgan Gibbs-White, not to mention experienced pros like Remo Freuler and Cheikhou Kouyate.
Competition for a place in the team is fierce, with Surridge putting his hand up for a spot with a well-taken brace in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. But while eager to force his way into the starting XI, the front man has acknowledged the quality boss Steve Cooper now has in his ranks.
