Anderson, 23, was eligible to play for Scotland due to his Glasgow-born grandmother and was selected by Steve Clarke for their Euro 2024 game with Cyprus.

He pulled out injured before opting for England - and then helped the Three Lions win the European Under-21 Championship last summer.

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott was named player of the tournament, scoring six goals including the opener in the final win over Germany, but Anderson also stood out and was picked in the best XI.

Anderson featured alongside Bournemouth's Alex Scott in midfield to provide England with a solid foundation - and the Forest player's tireless running was particularly impressive in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Spain.

His injury-time penalty eased England into the semi-finals, where they beat the Netherlands, before defending their title in Bratislava.

The summer was to be another platform for Anderson as he continued his form into Forest's chaotic season.

Despite four managers and the club sitting 16th, embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle, he has been a consistent presence.

In the crucial 3-0 win at Tottenham, which moved Forest three points above the drop zone, Anderson...