Delap 'buzzing' and Cunha 'impressing'

[Getty Images] Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap, who scored his first goal since his £50m summer move to the club, has been speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham after helping the Reds secure their first victory at Aston Villa in 32 years. The 23-year-old's clinical finish - his first competitive goal since January - and Igor Jesus' 88th-minute winner also sealed Oliver Glasner's first win of the season as head coach. "I'm buzzing," Delap said. "We showed last week and the week before that we can compete with anyone, but we didn't get the points we deserved. "We showed we knew where to hurt them in the first half, but we actually executed it in the second half by putting all of our strengths together. "I still think there is probably more to come. We could have even got a few more goals against Aston Villa, but we are really happy with the win." Find more from Delap's chat on BBC Sounds here Jair Cunha was a notable miss for Saturday's trip to Villa Park - and it has since been revealed he is dealing with a minor hamstring injury. The centre-back, who has carved out a starting position this season, received a first senior call-up to the Brazil national team last week. "It is a great opportunity for him," said former Reds midfielder Steve Hodge. "He has only played about 50 games in his senior career so far and now he has been called up by Brazil. Hopefully he can get one or two caps and show what he's worth. "I've always felt that he can pass a ball nicely, he is calm under pressure and he has made a good impression in a quiet way at Nottingham Forest. "Clearly the Brazil hierarchy want to have a look at him. The Copa America is two years away and the World Cup four years away, so it is a great time for him to go in and make his mark." Listen to the full discussion by pressing play below or on BBC Sounds here
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