Dean Smith previewed Norwich City’s Championship trip to Watford - and we had all the key lines first direct from Colney with the boss.

City bid to bounce back from a first home defeat of the league season in a error-strewn 3-2 loss to Preston.

Smith reported no fresh fitness issues from those who featured against North End. Full back Sam Byram was withdrawn at half-time with a hip problem, but trained on Thursday and is available.

Todd Cantwell (quad) is also available this weekend. Cantwell has missed the last three league games.

Isaac Hayden (knee) trained this week after taking part in a post-match full contact mini practice game on the Carrow Road pitch after last Saturday's defeat. City's sports science staff will now monitor any reaction to the step up in training load over the coming days.

Hayden is yet to make a competitive appearance for the club since his summer loan move from Newcastle.

Dimi Giannoulis (foot) is set to re-join training from next week. Adam Idah is on track to return to light training early next month after exploratory knee surgery in late-September.

The City chief was also asked for his first public reaction to midweek reports sporting director Stuart Webber has held talks with Chelsea.

Recap the key lines from the press conference, with full reaction and build up on Pink Un+ to the Watford test.