Postecoglou faces media for first time as Forest boss

He said it was "great to be back in the Premier League and in charge of a club with a storied history".

On replacing Nuno Espirito Santo: "It's the nature of football. You certainly don't know when these things will come to an end. I certainly didn't think I would finish up after winning a trophy [at Tottenham]."

He said Forest "have had two excellent managers who have done fantastic work", and praised the achievements of predecessors Nuno and Steve Cooper.

Postecoglou said he has "been in the company" of Forest's owner Evangelos Marinakis "three or four times," and added: "From afar, you have to admire his ambition."

The new boss "really likes the squad" as it has "got great balance". He feels that it is "ready and robust enough to compete."

On changing the team's playing style: "It's familiar territory for me. It will be a gradual process. Nuno was transitioning into something different, but we're all different. It's just a matter of making it as smooth as possible."

He said winning trophies "is what I've done my whole career and that's what I'll do here" at Forest: "Every club wants to be successful but from what I've seen over the past few years, those ambitions are backed up with actions."

He said he had "a good look" around the City Ground today given his first four fixtures are all away from home in the Premier League, Carabao Cup and Europa League.

On starting his tenure against Arsenal: "It is what it is. Every Premier League fixture is challenging. It's a great game. Mikel Arteta has got them off to a good start and they have strengthened over the summer."

On winning over any fans who have doubts about his appointment: "It won't happen overnight. They won't love me from the first day - it's something I have to earn. In the longer term, I have to earn respect and trust. If we can tap into that then we can create something really special."

He added: "I don't see it as a point to prove. I don't have to prove anything to anyone. You let your actions speak for themselves and you understand the responsibility you have. You have to provide joy to the supporters - that's why football clubs exist. They are the lifeblood of this game. That's all I care about. I'll win things here and people will still have doubts about me."