Neco Williams has been rewarded with a place in the Who Scored Team of the Week after his goalscoring display for Nottingham Forest in the 1-1 draw against Ipswich.

Williams produced a masterclass from the left-sided wing-back role, and he showcased that he is more than capable of adapting his game to ensure regular selection in Oliver Glasner’s team.

Here is a closer look at why the 25-year-old was richly deserving of his place in the Team of the Week selection among the Premier League’s other top-performing players.

Williams scores clinical opening goal

If ever there was a goal that epitomised Oliver Glasner’s style of play, it was the one scored by Williams at Portman Road against Ipswich on Friday night.

Some good work from Liam Delap and Morgan Gibbs-White set Daniel Munoz free down the right flank, and his cross teed up the other full-back to fire home from close range, leaving Christian Walton with no chance.

The execution of the strike was flawless and dispelled a lot of myths that Williams doesn’t possess the necessary skills required to operate as a wing-back.

Dual-threat capability

Alongside his goal, Williams was integral to Forest’s fortunes on the pitch during his 84 minutes on the pitch, and the hope will be that the injury that forced him off won’t be considered too serious.

His statistics showcase just how brilliant he was throughout the game, and it’s very rare that Williams ever lets Forest down when it comes to his performance levels and work rate.

• Key Passing: Williams created two big chances for his teammates, offering a dynamic presence down the left and proving a threat to the Ipswich defenders.
• Dual Win Rate: Williams won 60% of the duels he contested, combining offensive contributions with some sound defensive awareness.

Wing-back chemistry

The key positive behind Forest’s tactical prowess against Ipswich was the link-up play between the two wing-backs, who were both outstanding on the night.

Munoz had another great chance to pick out Williams just after the goal, but on this occasion his cross wasn’t as good, and Dara O’Shea was able to snuff out the danger.

With Williams and Munoz both looking good against Ipswich, it highlights that the team are on the right track in transition and the pair could be set for more Team of the Week selections.

What the future holds for Williams

Williams was linked with Tottenham in the summer, but he instead penned a new contract with Forest, and he’s going to remain very important.

In the short term the hope will be that the arm injury suffered by Williams doesn’t prove to be too serious. With Brentford and Manchester City to come before the international break, it’s vital the Reds have their best players available for such tough games.

Williams demonstrated on Friday why he’s considered one of the most reliable and versatile wing-backs in the Premier League, and it’s still clear just how important he is to the Forest cause this season.