Huddersfield Town manager Chris Powell believes the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest was the best home display of his reign so far.

The Terriers got off to a flying start through Joel Lynch's opener after just 44 seconds and Nahki Wells doubled the advantage before half-time, with Grant Holt sealing the win as the Terriers deservedly saw off Stuart Pearce's poor Forest charges.

It took Town to seven straight games without defeat under Powell - their best run since returning to the Championship two years ago - and the manager was quick to praise a performance he feels eclipsed the recent 4-2 win over Blackpool.

"I’ve been really impressed with our last few performances at home – especially Blackpool – but we topped that today," Powell told reporters after the game.

"That’s because of the start we had, the chances we created and the clean sheet – I like those!

"What was impressive was that the players put their bodies on the line.

"At 3-0 up in the 93rd minute I had Jack Robinson, Joel Lynch, Mark Hudson, Harry Bunn and Grant Holt back in there; you can’t ask for any more from all the players in that respect.

"They only got away a couple of times, but we had crucial moments like Joel Lynch’s tackle when he got a knock. Those moments are telling in any team’s performance.

"I thought our play was really good. We really put them under pressure and we were patient out of possession.

"Although the stats will show they had loads more possession, it was in areas that didn’t hurt us.

"I’m really pleased with today. Our fans are with us and all the players are really pushing themselves;

"I thought the team grew and grew. We’re seven unbeaten now and that’s great. I like what we’re doing."

The confidence that Powell has instilled in this burgeoning Terriers outfit was clear for all to see and it oozed in their play, with one piece of skill from Jacob Butterfield catching the eye of his boss.

And Powell was delighted to see his side's new-found swagger in full force against a stunned Forest side, who were blown away by Town's latest quick start out the blocks.

"Jacob Butterfield produced a piece of skill today that I will remember for quite a while; it was superb," he added.

"Sean Scannell is doing the same thing.

"We love that when we see it in the Premier League, so why not enjoy it at your club in the Championship?

"I will always tell players to work hard, but also to enjoy their football; I say that every day. I will never tell people not to try pieces of skill, because that’s what we all come to see.

"I want my team to excite me – and they are doing at the minute. I’m sure the fans will have gone home happy today.”