A spring-heeled Oliver Glasner danced a merry jig, hoisting his fists in the air like a giddy dad on sports day, when Liam Delap popped in Nottingham Forest's second goal.

He went full Jose Mourinho, sprinting down the touchline to join his players when Delap nearly burst the net with the third.

These were the England striker's first goals at the City Ground, and will have tasted particularly sweet for manager and player alike.

Delap spent a decade in Manchester City's youth ranks before departing for Ipswich in 2019 - another product of City's conveyor belt who was not quite considered ready for the top shelf.

His goalscoring prowess in East Anglia earned him a move to Chelsea but his career stalled at Stamford Bridge after paltry returns.

After a slow start at the City Ground - one goal in his first eight appearances - he delivered a reminder of his qualities with a pulsating display.

Chest puffed out and shoulders back, he ran at City's backline with bustle and an intent to bully.

Forest have looked the part under former Crystal Palace boss Glasner, but that has not quite translated into results.

The Austrian will be eager for this to be the catalyst. Delap will be hoping likewise.