Nottingham Forest: Shades of Gazza - the rise of England's Eliot Anderson
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By Nick Mashiter
Published on March 30, 2026.
NotNotNottingting Forest player Eliot Anderson, 23, has risen to prominence with England, where he was eligible to play for Scotland due to his Glasgow-born grandmother and was selected for their Euro 2024 game with Cyprus. He then helped England win the European Under-21 Championship, where Liverpool's Harvey Elliott was named player of the tournament. Anderson, who was selected alongside Bournemouth's Alex Scott, was particularly impressive in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Spain and his injury-time penalty helped England advance to the semi-finals, where they beat the Netherlands before defending their title in Bratislava. Despite Nottingham Forest's struggles this season, Anderson has been a consistent presence throughout the club's season. His performance has led to speculation about his future at Nottingham Forest, with Manchester City believed to be interested in signing him.
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