Paul Lambert ignores Norwich relegation predictions and is ‘delighted’ with squad

Paul Lambert of Norwich City

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Norwich manager Paul Lambert says he does not listen to those who have already pegged his side for relegation from the Premier League this season.

Having secured back-to-back promotions from League One since taking charge at Carrow Road, Lambert feels his squad are good enough to survive.

When asked by BBC Radio Norfolk about those writing his team off, Lambert said: “I don’t really bother. That’s me being truthful.

“As long as the lads, the club, the fans are right, that’s all I need on my side.

“I think the players know how big a task it is and how big the league is, and we will do everything we can to stay in it.”

So far, Lambert has looked to the Football League for signings as he prepares his Canaries for the season ahead, and he is not worried by the lack of Premier League experience in his ranks.

“I won’t just buy someone for the sake of bringing them in,” the 41-year-old stated.

“I am delighted with the squad that’s here at the minute, if you can improve you try and do it.

“I’ve got six in, which is roughly the number I said we’d need, there might be room for manoeuvre somewhere along the line, but I am delighted with the group.

“We will train as hard as we can, get everybody fit and get everybody gelling together.”

Striker James Vaughan and on-loan Manchester United defender Ritchie de Laet are the only players with top-flight experience that Lambert has so far recruited.