Aitor Karanka keeps a close eye on Nottingham Forest youngsters

Second half goals from Toby Edser and Virgil Gomis gave Nottingham Forest U23s a 2-0 win over their Cardiff City counterparts.

The young Reds ran out comfortable winners under the watchful eye of first team manager Aitor Karanka at the City Ground on Monday night.

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Forest boss Aitor Karanka

Karanka posted a picture on Twitter with the wording: “Back at the City Ground to watch our U23s. #NFFC”.

The Forest team also included experienced goalkeeper Stephen Henderson.

Forest line up: Henderson, Richardson, Preston, Coveney, Ahmedhodzic, Gabriel, Taylor, Fornah, Gomis, Edser, Sodeinde. Subs: Wright, Stewart, Gallacher, Megaritis, J. Hefele.

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