Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton felt there were more “plusses” than negatives as his side held high-flying Watford to a 0-0 draw.
It ended a three-match losing run for the Reds, with Hughton particularly pleased with a clean-sheet at the City Ground.
But he felt his team should have had even more to show for their efforts, on a night when they created the better chances.
“It was a competitive game against a very offensive team,” he said.
“We had to be very disciplined in what we did.
“I don’t think anybody watching the game would have been able to see a lack of enthusiasm or work rate. I thought we worked very hard.
Player ratings as Worrall impreses
Here’s how Reds reporter Sarah Clapson rated the Forest players at the City Ground.
Brice Samba: A few nervy moments, but overall didn’t have a great deal to do. Was pretty well protected by those in front of him. Rating: 6/10
Cyrus Christie: Played his part in a well-deserved - and much-needed - clean-sheet for the hosts. Generally solid and looked to push forward. Rating: 7/10
Tobias Figueiredo: Seemed to benefit from having a more familiar face in Worrall alongside him. Much better from the Portuguese than in recent weeks. Rating: 7/10
Fans have their say
Nottingham Forest fans have delivered their verdict on last night's draw.
Chris Hughton’s Reds battled their way to a 0-0 draw against Watford in the Championship at the City Ground.
Forest looked the more likely to break the deadlock, with Lyle Taylor flicking a header narrowly over and almost setting up Cafu for a debut goal.
And here's what Reds fans have been saying on Twitter:
Matt Stevenson: Great performance tonight against strong opposition, need to be better at making chances though
Rob Johnstone: At least the run of defeats has ended but still few positives to take. Glad to see Worrall back, need to pair him with McKenna when fit. Ref missed a clear sending off but wouldn’t mattered if they had 7 players, we still wouldn’t have scored! No threat going forwards at all
