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Callum Hudson-Odoi reveals how phone call with former England youth boss Steve Cooper convinced him to leave Chelsea for Nottingham Forest

Callum Hudson-Odoi has revealed that Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper played a key role in his decision to sign at the City Ground.

The winger completed a move from Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window.

After returning from a loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season, Hudson-Odoi was linked with a host of clubs including Fulham and Crystal Palace.

But having won the U17 World Cup under the guidance of former England youth boss Cooper in 2017, the 22-year-old opted for a move to Nottingham.