Veteran ahead Ashley Barnes has probably the most expertise within the Norwich Metropolis assault, however even he was fast to reward the highest expertise within the Canaries squad.
American striker Josh Sargent is second on the Canaries roster with seven league targets this season, sitting 5 behind Jonathan Rowe for the workforce lead. After lacking over 4 months by way of damage, Sargent has returned to his greatest in David Wagner’s squad this winter, scoring 4 of his seven targets since late-December.
The 23-year-old ahead not too long ago scored the successful aim in a February 3 win over Coventry Metropolis earlier than additionally discovering the again of the web in Saturday’s 2-2 highway draw with QPR.
Barnes is in his first season with Norwich Metropolis after a prolonged profession with Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley, amongst different golf equipment. The 34-year-old has contributed three targets and three assists in 14 appearances, teaming up with each Sargent and Rowe within the Canaries assault.
Though Rowe leads the workforce in targets this marketing campaign, Sargent acquired ample reward from Barnes for his affect since his return.
“Make no mistake about it, he’s our greatest participant with out a shadow of a doubt,” Barnes mentioned in an interview with the Japanese Day by day Press. “He’s the one which drives us and scores targets. I wish to rating targets, however so long as he’s scoring and I’m contributing to the play, then so be it. Folks will take a look at me and my targets, and it’s not ok. I do know that. I wish to get higher however I don’t care who scores if we win.”
Norwich Metropolis sits ninth within the EFL Championship desk, two factors out of the ultimate promotion playoff spot with 15 matches to play. Sargent’s manufacturing since getting back from his damage has been constructive, however he will definitely have to deliver extra to the desk if Norwich Metropolis desires to crack the top-six by season’s finish.
Up subsequent is a house date with Watford on Tuesday earlier than ultimate February matches towards Cardiff Metropolis and Blackburn Rovers later this month.