Forest boss Davies eyes double after 'elation' of cup win

Head coach Carly Davies says Nottingham Forest were "elated" to reclaim the Women's National League Cup, and what the Reds hope is the first piece of a trophy double.

The Reds overcame Stoke City 3-1 in Saturday's final at Bescot Stadium to claim the cup for the second time in three years.

Forest, who are top of the National League Northern Premier Division, are now well placed to emulate what they did in 2023 when they won the cup and league double.

"That is one of two now, and hopefully we can go and win the league," Davies told BBC Radio Nottingham. "We are on for the double."

Unlike 2023, however, the league title will guarantee promotion back to the second tier first the time time since 2012.

Forest, who have a game in hand on second-placed Wolves, are two points clear at the summit with four matches still to play.

The Reds are yet to be beaten in the league and have won 15 of their 18 matches in the third tier since first moving towards full-time professionalism last summer.

They have conceded just five league goals in 18 matches so far, and scored 60 of their own.

"Momentum is really important," Davies added. "We are unbeaten in the league and that is an unbelievable feat.

"Winning is a habit and you have seen that again today [in their cup final win].

"I'm elated. We found a way to win. It was probably not our best performance but when you are not at your best and still score three goals, that shows the quality of this team."