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Nottingham Forest opened the new season with a 1-1 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate, thanks to a second half equaliser from Daryl Murphy.

Here’s how Sarah Clapson rated the Reds players in the first game of the campaign.

Costel Pantilimon: Made a couple of really good saves, including one just before City’s opener. Will be disappointed to have conceded so early on. Rating: 6/10

Tendayi Darikwa: Took a little while to settle into the game and had a few nervy moments at the back, but got better as the match went on. Rating: 6/10

Michael Dawson: Provided a steadying influence as the defence grew into the game. Settled straight back into life in a Forest shirt. Rating: 6/10

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Danny Fox: Back line looked a little shaky at first, but he was soon back to the form he showed at the end of last season, making some good blocks. Rating: 7/10

Ben Osborn: Looked more comfortable when pushing up the pitch than when having to defend. Had some real moments of menace when on the attack. Rating: 7/10

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Ben Watson: Worked tirelessly throughout, always looking to win the ball back. Helped his team push on at times, too. Rating: 6/10

Adlene Guedioura: Put in a fine cross for the equaliser and had a few decent efforts of his own as he tried to drive his team forward. Rating: 7/10

Joao Carvalho: Some excellent link-up play and forward runs. Took to the Championship pretty well, and hinted there is plenty more to come. Rating: 7/10

Diogo Goncalves: Some moments of quality as his pace and skill proved a threat. Slotted into the team well, although drifted out of the game a little at times. Rating: 7/10

Gil Dias: Showed flashes of what he is capable of, with some superb runs which had City on the back foot. Can be happy with his debut. Rating: 7/10

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Daryl Murphy: Took his goal well to draw the Reds level and could have had a second after that, too. Put a real shift in. Rating: 7/10

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Subs

Lewis Grabban (for Murphy, 73): Looked lively and added a bit of energy for the Reds. Rating: 7/10

Joe Lolley (for Dias, 80): Came very close to bagging a winner soon after coming on. Rating: 7/10

Tobias Figueiredo (for Dawson, 87): Didn’t have long to make an impact but slotted into the defence with ease. Rating: 6/10

Subs not used: Smith, Colback, Cash, Robinson.