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Aitor Karanka claims dressing room spirit has totally changed at Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest picked up their first league win in four matches last night.

Nottingham Forest manager Aitor Karanka

Aitor Karanka has told Nottingham Forest’s official website that he noticed a transformation in the spirit in the dressing room after their win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Forest were winless in four going into the game, and a defeat against Brentford last weekend was particularly frustrating.

However, Karanka insists that he believes Forest’s 2-1 victory over Wednesday could be the springboard for their season.

“The spirit within the changing room now is completely different to how it was after the Brentford game,” the Spanish boss said.

“Last season it was the Preston game which changed everything and hopefully this year we can see Brentford as the turning point in our campaign.”

Forest have proven hard to beat so far, but they have failed to get over the line in matches on multiple occasions.

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka during the Premier League match between Everton and Middlesbrough at Goodison Park on September 17, 2016 in Liverpool, England.

The Reds have lacked a ruthless edge at times, but Forest looked dangerous last night.

Lewis Grabban and Joao Carvalho found the back of the net for the Reds, as they secured an important three points.

Forest are next in action against Rotherham United on Saturday, and they head into that game as heavy favourites.

General view of the City Ground before the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground on August 26, 2017 in Nottingham, England.