Earnshaw denies rift with Davies

Earnshaw joined Forest from Derby in May 2008

Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw has said there are no problems between him and manager Billy Davies.

There were reports of a rift between the pair when Earnshaw played under Davies at Derby County.

Earnshaw told BBC Radio Nottingham: "We've had a chat and we're pushing in the same direction. That's what matters and we'll be OK.

"There's not a lot to it, if I'm playing well the manager will be happy. I put the effort in and score goals."

Earnshaw scored Forest's second in the 2-0 over Charlton at the Valley on Saturday.

The Welsh international was signed by Davies for Derby in June 2007 but was made just seven Premier League starts in his season-long stay at Pride Park.

Forest currently lie 20th in the Championship, just one point above the relegation zone.