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Arsenal's Rob Holding Talks 'Dream Comeback' After Major Knee Injury

Rob Holding has described his first start for Arsenal since suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament last December as a "dream comeback."

Holding scored and was handed the captain's armband in the second half to help the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

After his return, the centre-back explained why a goal and extra responsibility made it a perfect night, per Sky Sports:

"The dream comeback really for me. My first touch as the captain - you can't write that any better.