Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina expects Thursday's Europa League semi-final "to be a cracker" and a showcase of competitive English football.
Forest host Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the first leg of the semi-finals, where Villa are winless in the past four seasons.
"It's massive," said Aina to BBC Radio Nottingham. "It's two historic clubs in Europe with competitive teams so it's going to be a cracker.
"It's going to be a tough game for both sides, but one that we will relish.
"We definitely need to be on top form and have the fans behind us. Hopefully then, we can get the results that we want.
"We are unfortunate where we have been this season in the table and I think we have just been unlucky. It's undeniable that we have fantastic players here.
"I feel like we can match most teams we come up against and that's the confidence that I have in my teammates and what we're doing here.
"We have the formula, but sometimes on the day you need a bit of luck so hopefully there is some."
Also hear Aina’s interview with BBC Radio Nottingham on BBC Sounds
And listen to BBC Radio Nottingham from 18:00 BST for all the build-up to the semi-final with Colin Fray, James Perch and Steve Hodge
