Morgan Gibbs-White says it will be an “incredible feeling” to step out on to the City Ground pitch when Nottingham Forest host their first European match in around three decades on Thursday night (20:00 BST).
The Reds are still searching for their first win under new head coach Ange Postecoglou and the England midfielder is hoping it could come against FC Midtjylland on home turf.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Gibbs-White said: “This is what we have worked for and what we feel like we deserve after last season. It will be an incredible feeling to just be under the City Ground lights, knowing that European football is back here.
“Just knowing that we have given back to the fans is something we are really proud of as a club. There is nobody in this city that deserves it more than our fans, they are the ones that have backed us through absolutely everything.
“I expect the players to be bouncing and everyone to be really looking forward to the game. It’s going to be a really special night.”
When asked about walking out to the Europe League music last week, he replied: “It was a special feeling. I just wish that first game was at home!
“I get little goosebumps thinking back to that moment. As a player, you can’t let these moments pass by and you’ve got to really grab them. It’s such a small career so you might never get the opportunity again.”
