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Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper insists the public's perception of Jesse Lingard is wrong and backs the former Manchester United midfielder to make an impact in every game this season

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper says the Jesse Lingard he has encountered does not match public perception.

Lingard raised eyebrows when he chose to sign for Forest on a free transfer following his exit from Manchester United, having turned down interest from his former loan club West Ham.

The England international spent most of the summer making TikTok videos and enjoying a high profile on social media.

But Cooper has not seen that version of him and has been impressed with the 29-year-old.

'I'm only concerned about how we see Jesse every day with Nottingham Forest, his game preparation and how he plays in games,' he said.