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Luke Pawley

'Superb' Nottingham Forest star earns Kevin De Bruyne & Eden Hazard comparison in new role

Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson is shining in a new role for the Wales national team.

The 21-year-old played in midfield for his country as they lost 2-1 to Belgium on Thursday evening and, despite the defeat, Wales boss Rob Page was full of praise for Johnson.

Page even compared Johnson's new role to that of Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, saying the Forest man was a "threat" in those positions as they play to his strengths. That will be music to the ears of Reds head coach Steve Cooper as he prepares to welcome his players back from the international break.

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