Garner has gone from strength to strength since his second loan move to Forest in the summer, and, once again, proved to be an effective midfield general for the promotion-chasing Championship side.
Despite not gaining a goal or an assist on this occasion, the England Under-21 international displayed his composure and class in his usual central midfield role alongside Ryan Yates. Garner and Yates provided a strong platform from which Forest’s attacking players went on to score four goals and dispatch their hosts comfortably.
An impressive brace for Brennan Johnson and goals from Sam Surridge and Philip Zinckernagel put the game beyond doubt before Callum Connolly gained a consolation for Blackpool in the closing stages.