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There has been some pressure on players carrying an injury going into international breaks with their national side because you are contracted to these clubs and that is where your income is.

But, for me, as a player I had a similar mindset to Harry Kane that I would always be available - injured or not injured. I would have injections when I was on international duty just so I could represent my country because it meant that much.

It is difficult, however. If you look at Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola's comments, he has a point because the forward has not been able to play for Manchester City because of injuries. So if you have been sidelined for three or four games, I would agree that you are then not fit and available to go on international duty.

But when you look at some of the other players, ones who have been playing and being managed by their club, then I do not see it being different to being played and managed by your country.

From the club's side, when they are competing at such high levels in the Premier League, you can understand why they would want their players to be rested and get fully fit again over the two weeks, rather than having to come back straight into a hectic period of fixtures.

I kind of get it from both points of view but, as a player, if I am half fit and being played by my club, I would be fully available for my national team.

It is really difficult with the pressure that is on the players, though. I would not look at it as a decision players have made solely.

Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson

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In the final part of Friday's Q&A session, our Nottingham Forest expert Colin Fray assesses where the squad might need to improve.

David asked: As great as Forest have been this season so far, to move on to the next level, where do you think the squad could be improved?

Colin answered: Any manager will tell you there is always the chance to improve the squad. No manager will ever be fully happy with where they are because there is always something else to aim at.

As has been said many times by many people, I think they will look to add depth to the striker position but they will not be held to ransom and they will be keeping an eye on the figures.

One or two signings can often make a big difference. Look at how solid Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo have been as a centre-back pairing. You would say that has taken Forest up a level but that will not mean they are not still looking to improve in every position.

Matz Sels' recent good form has perhaps moved the conversation on from bringing in another goalkeeper, but they may feel they want to add a third senior goalkeeper to give them a bit more cover - or ideally, to challenge Sels for the start.

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BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray has been answering your questions about Nottingham Forest.

Barry asked: What can Edu bring to the 'Marinakis Football Group' if he is appointed following his departure from Arsenal? Would his recruitment have a negative response with the Forest recruitment staff after the best transfer window in decades at the City Ground?

Colin answered: It is going to be interesting to see what effect Edu can bring if his appointment is confirmed.

I would expect, in the same way as with a football dressing room, staff would see his arrival as a boost to their squad rather than being a rival.

The role would be a little different with him working across multiple clubs, but he now has five years of experience with the Gunners and if he can recreate the work he did there to help Forest progress, it should help them to the next level.

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Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has been continuing his fine form in front of goal while on international duty by scoring two goals in one minute to help New Zealand seal an 8-1 victory over Vanuatu in World Cup qualifying.

The 32-year-old was awarded Premier League player of the month for October, becoming the first New Zealander and also the first Reds player to win the prize.

Wood has been involved in top-flight stints with West Brom, Leicester City, Burnley, Newcastle United and Forest - but it is at the City Ground where he seems to have found his career-best form.

And he will be hoping to improve his eight goals in 11 league games so far this season when the Premier League returns on 23 November.

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Our Nottingham Forest expert Colin Fray has been answering your questions, including one about what it is like dealing with manager after a match.

Al asked: Do you ever dread an interview? I am a big Nuno Espirito Santo fan because he wears his heart on his sleeve, but would not have fancied interviewing him after a few controversial games recently. How do you manage a manager after these incidents?

Colin answered: The simple answer is yes, sometimes... although I cannot say I have had that experience with Nuno so far!

The key thing is to have some empathy for the situation the manager is in. They do not have many minutes to gather their thoughts and calm down after the emotion of a football match before they are thrust in front of the cameras and microphones.

It is not an easy thing for them to come out and be interviewed at times. So, a bit of empathy can go a long way, as can politeness, and there is a bit of a golden rule which most managers appreciate if you stick to: the interview is about gathering their opinions, not giving yours.

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Over the course of Friday, BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray will be answering your questions about Nottingham Forest.

Tony asked: Do we stick or twist in the January transfer window? Do we have the right team to challenge for a European place or do we still need to strengthen? And can we afford to?

Colin answered: There is little doubt that Forest - and ambitious owner Evangelos Marinakis - will look to strengthen further in the January transfer window, but not necessarily in a race to try to earn European football this season.

Some of Forest's transfer work has been heavily criticised since returning to the Premier League, but there have been signs that they have been getting it right after all.

Few would argue with the fees paid (or not) for the current starting XI - or indeed the rest of the squad.

They have found good value signings in the likes of Nikola Milenkovic, for instance, and in the summer they notably did not spend over the odds on inflated fees for some potential targets.

So, expect more building in a similar fashion, certainly with an eye on the PSR rules. And do not forget, the vast majority of supporters would have accepted a mid-table finish this season - even a lower mid-table final position would represent progress from previous seasons.

Any challenge for Europe would be a huge bonus, rather than something to be expected.

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