Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is awaiting the results of scans on a right hip injury which forced him from the field in New Zealand’s World Cup qualifying victory over New Caledonia.

Nottingham Forest's top brass are reportedly feeling hopeful that Chris Wood will soon brush off his injury scare and return to action swiftly. The striker is set to undergo a thorough check-up by Forest's medical team after his stint with New Zealand resulted in an early exit during a World Cup qualifier, prompting concerns over his fitness.

Forest's top scorer sparked fears as he was forced out of a World Cup qualifier for New Zealand with an injury