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Matt Lee

'Showing his class' - Nottingham Forest fans rave about Brennan Johnson after star helps Wales reach World Cup

Winning promotion to the Premier League and then helping Wales reach the World Cup - it's been a pretty good week for Nottingham Forest ace Brennan Johnson.

The 21-year-old Reds star played a key role in Forest's return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years. He has now also helped Wales qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.

Johnson was limited to just 19 minutes of action in their decisive 1-0 win over Ukraine in the qualifier final, replacing Leeds United winger Daniel James.

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Andriy Yarmolenko accidentally headed a Gareth Bale freekick beyond his own shot-stopper midway through the first-half in the only goal of the game, although Johnson came close to netting when he volleyed a shot against the post shortly after being brought on.

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The result has seen plenty of Forest fans sending their congratulations to Johnson. Here's what some had to say on social media...

@j_nffc: Johnson really showing his class for Wales right now

@mjgrace82: Brennan Johnson is a baller…. Pass it on

@JR_Oak7: Brennan Johnson > Dan James.

@profdingleberry: THATS OUR BRENNAN JOHNSON

@brenOC27: Brennan Johnson has gone from the Championship to the Premier league to the world Cup in less than a week

@Matt0Hill: Brennan Johnson will definitely be a Forest player next season........there is no way his Liver is getting through a medical after the last 7 days

@nffcalways1: What a season it’s been for Johnson! Premier league and now going to the World Cup! I bet David Johnson is so proud

@MrSmithInNotts: What a couple of Sundays Brennan Johnson has had

@BenJonBroughton: Last Sunday Brennan Johnson won Premier League Promotion with #NFFC . This Sunday he won World Cup qualifications for #Wales. He must be absolutely buzzing right now.

What have you made of Brennan Johnson this season? Let us know in the comments section below...

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