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The Forest manager, Dougie Freedman, felt his side had done enough to secure something from the game, possibly even to win it, and had no complaints about their performance.

Sherwood’s men have reinvested the cash with deals for Rudy Gestede, Jordan Veretout, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Amavi and Idrissa Gueye, and the 46-year-old is hopeful that the new signings can settle quickly at Villa Park.

However, lack of playing time forced him to leave the club on-loan during the last term.