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Nottingham Forest fans react on Twitter to Bojan Jokic’s Slovenia performance

Harry Kane of England is watched by Bojan Jokic of Slovenia during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembl...
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Nottingham Forest fans got another look at former star Bojan Jokic last night against England.

Harry Kane of England is watched by Bojan Jokic of Slovenia during the FIFA 2018 World Cup  Group F Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in London,...

Former Nottingham Forest defender Bojan Jokic had a difficult task last night of attempting to shut down prolific England striker Harry Kane.

The full-back managed to do just that for 90 minutes as Slovenia came close to shutting out England – before the Tottenham star netted a 93rd minute winner.

Jokic signed for Nottingham Forest on loan from Villarreal in 2016 and became a fan favourite with his committed performances.

Slovenia's defender Bojan Jokic (R) challenges England's midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (L) during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between England and Slovenia at...

The Championship side were unable to do a deal to bring him back to the City Ground, and his display last night showed that continues to be their loss.

Jokic made three tackles and one interception, also putting in five crosses as he sought to get forward and try and help his side cause a memorable upset.

England's midfielder Raheem Sterling (C) plays the ball as Slovenia's defender Bojan Jokic (L) tries to defend during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between England...

The defender is currently playing in Russia for FC Ufa, signing on a free transfer earlier this year from Villarreal.

The 31-year-old is under contract there until next summer, and he did not do his prospects any harm with a solid performance last night.

Here is a look at what Forest fans made of it…