Could they respond? Could they put disappointment behind them? Could they show Friday was just a one-off; a blip?
Nottingham Forest had not been in this position since the end of January. Finding themselves having to bounce back from a league defeat, having lost - controversially - 1-0 at Luton Town last week. This was a test. A challenge. A question to be answered. And the Reds issued a very clear reply.
There’s still work to be done. A top-six spot is by no means secure, given how tight the table is. But Forest have put themselves in a very good position.
