Callum aiming for fresh start and catch eye of Tuchel

NOTTINGHAM Forest ace Callum Hudson-Odoi has reflected on past "differences" with England boss Thomas Tuchel as he aims to catch the German's eye once again.

- By SARAH CLAPSON

Hudson-Odoi has been in fine form in the Garibaldi this season and has played a huge role in the Reds' Champions League push. There was talk he might have been included in the Three Lions squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers.

In the event, the winger did not make the cut. He was not alone on that front as Tuchel's original squad featured no Forest representation, although Morgan Gibbs-White did receive a late call-up and Elliot Anderson was part of the Under-21s group.

Hudson-Odoi, who has three caps to his name, has not given up on getting another chance for his country. Any clashes with Tuchel from when the pair were at Chelsea together are seemingly in the past.

"We had our differences at times and that is normal," the 24-year-old told the BBC. "Every player and coach has their differences.

"Like (when Tuchel had me) playing wing-back and I am like 'why am I here?'

"But it was to benefit the team and it benefits myself, helping me work on my defensive game.

"It's good that we had that moment and we have talked about it. He is an amazing manager and he knows how to get the best out of players.