Steve Elliott is looking forward to the chance to play at Nottingham Forest's City Ground tomorrow evening.

The Rovers defender and Derby County supporter is expecting an entertaining clash against the promotion-chasers in what he says is a lovely ground.

Forest are currently looking to wrap up a place in the end-of-season play-offs, and Steve knows tomorrow's hosts will take some stopping on their own patch.

"It's a lovely ground and a good pitch as well, so it's a game to look forward to," Steve told bristolrovers.co.uk, "Our form away from home this season has been pretty decent, so hopefully tomorrow night and the next couple of away games after we can collect some good points.

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"It will be a tough test tomorrow because they are flying high and will want to consolidate their play-off place, but we want to move away from the relegation zone, so both sides will have something important to play for.

"We're confident that we can win enough of our remaining matches to finish the season in a good position, but the focus at the moment is only on the next game. We're aware we've still got Gillingham and Bournemouth to come, so everything's in our own hands and there's no panic."

Steve could come up against former team-mate Junior Agogo tomorrow evening, a player who has made a real name for himself at Forest since leaving the Memorial Stadium.

"I think Junior needed that move up to the next level," he said, "I think he's kicked on and showed people what he's capable of.

"He always had the ability to play at a higher level, and I'm pleased for him that it's going so well at the moment. He's got strength and pace and a decent finish, and he's done it for his country as well in the African Cup of Nations.

"As long as Junior's mindset and attitude are right, which it looks like they are, then he's got everything you need to be a top striker."