Virgil van Dijk is undoubtedly one of the greatest defenders the Premier League has ever seen, though Chris Wood has ranked him alongside another ex-Red.

Chris Wood says Martin Skrtel and Virgil van Dijk are the two toughest defenders he's ever faced in his career.

Nevertheless, Wood has still named Van Dijk as his toughest ever opponent in a new interview with Optus Sport. As it turns out, though, the New Zealander also hold a slightly surprise former Liverpool centre-back in equally high regard.

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract to keep him at the City Ground until 2027. Wood has been one of the stars of the season so far, scoring 14 goals in

Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2026-27 season.

Mo Salah and Chris Wood have been in sensational form this season and both have excellent opportunities on Saturday to continue their great form with games against Ipswich and Bournemouth respectively.

Chris Wood took his goal tally to 14 for the English Premier League season in Nottingham Forest’s 3-2 win over Southampton on Monday morning. The All Whites captain’s strike took the score to 3-0 before Forest weathered a late Southampton charge to eventually win and continue their dream run in England’s top flight.