Nottingham Forest's top brass are reportedly feeling hopeful that Chris Wood will soon brush off his injury scare and return to action swiftly. The striker is set to undergo a thorough check-up by Forest's medical team after his stint with New Zealand resulted in an early exit during a World Cup qualifier, prompting concerns over his fitness.

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is awaiting the results of scans on a right hip injury which forced him from the field in New Zealand’s World Cup qualifying victory over New Caledonia.

Chris Wood suffered a hip injury while playing for New Zealand on Monday, but reports suggest the ‘initial prognosis is fairly positive’ for the Nottingham Forest striker. The 33-year-old was playing for his country against New Caledonia in Auckland in a crucial World Cup qualifier.