Dean Smith previewed Norwich City’s Championship home game against Middlesbrough - and we had all the key lines first direct from Colney with the boss.

The Canaries bid to sign off in winning fashion ahead of the domestic pause for the upcoming World Cup against Michael Carrick's Boro.

Both clubs have only lost one in the last five, with a favourable set of midweek results for City involving many of their Championship promotion rivals.

Smith confirmed he had not fitness issues from those who featured in the 2-1 win at Rotherham last weekend.

Josh Sargent returned after a calf issue in that game, and on Wednesday was included in the US squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

Dimi Giannoulis was also an unused substitute at the Millers following his cracked rib injury.

Marcelino Nunez (dead leg) is back in the mix but Sam Byram (tendon) is unavailable again after both missed out at the New York stadium.

Andrew Omobamidele (ankle), Adam Idah (knee) and Jacob Sorensen (foot) are targeting returns the other side of the World Cup break in the run up to the festive period.

Smith indicated on Friday all three could be able to train during the warm weather trip to the US over the World Cup break as they approach the latter end of their rehab programmes.

Recap all the key lines from the press conference here, with more build up on Pink Un+ to Boro's visit.