Morgan Gibbs-White has made a strong statement this season, following a disappointing snub from Thomas Tuchel for England's World Cup squad last May. He responded emphatically by scoring against Bournemouth on the final day of the previous season, celebrating with a gesture that highlighted his number 10 shirt.

In the current season, Gibbs-White continues to impress, scoring a penalty in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw against Liverpool last Saturday, after assisting Dan Ndoye's opening goal. As the team's captain and talisman, his significance has grown, especially after the record sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. With upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic, Gibbs-White's performance might capture the attention of the England manager.

This Saturday, Forest will face Tottenham, a club Gibbs-White nearly joined last year. The situation escalated to the point where Forest threatened legal action against Spurs, but owner Evangelos Marinakis intervened, convincing Gibbs-White to remain and sign a new three-year deal. Last season, he set a personal record with 18 goals in all competitions.

With Anderson's departure, the focus shifts to Gibbs-White, who now occupies the number 10 role, allowing him the freedom to attack. Oliver Glasner, the new head coach, emphasizes Gibbs-White's importance, stating, "There was never a tiny question mark about it. It was complete commitment and alignment that Morgan stays here."

Glasner believes Gibbs-White is a top player capable of making a significant impact, noting his professional attitude and physical prowess. Despite only scoring 10 goals in the last 15 games of last season, Glasner encourages him to focus on consistency to enhance his chances for an England call-up. "If you perform well and do things right, you will be called up," Glasner concluded.