Nottingham Forest striker knows there is more work to be done.
Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker has spoken of his excitement at making a first team start for the first time in two years.
Walker started in Forest’s Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea last night, with manager Mark Warburton keen to give him another chance.
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea proved too strong for Forest, but Walker was thrilled to be back in the line up.
Walker’s last Forest start was back in October 2015, almost exactly two years ago.
He told the club website: “I was buzzing; I am a Forest player and I want to play for Forest and It was really good for me to get the minutes in at such a great stadium.
“I have given my all since I have been back and I appreciate the gaffer’s trust in me to start me tonight.
“I am working hard and I want to challenge for my place here. This is my club and I want to be playing for Forest.”
Walker is the son of former Forest stalwart Des Walker, who represented England at centre-back.
Tyler Walker is a striker who impressed in the club’s academy, but has found the transition to the first team tough.
The 20-year-old has had three loan spells out since making his debut, playing for Burton Albion, Stevenage and Port Vale, scoring for each of them.
The England youth international had made three previous appearances this season, all from the bench, netting in the previous round against Newcastle.
Time is on his side, and his start against Chelsea was a step in the right direction.
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