New signing Lukas Rupp has shown his ability on the Carrow Road turf before, with the Norwich City new boy setting up a goal for Borussia Monchengladbach in a friendly back in 2012.

The midfielder was in pre-season action in Norwich as the Canaries warmed up for the start of Premier League life under Chris Hughton, with Gladbach winning 2-0.

Rupp was introduce in the 72nd minute and, according to our report at the time, "split the Norwich defence" with a pass to allow Branimir Hrgota to slot home the visitors' second in the final minute.

The Pink Un: Lukas Rupp battles with Norwich striker Steve Morison during Gladbach's firendly win at Carrow Road in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesLukas Rupp battles with Norwich striker Steve Morison during Gladbach's firendly win at Carrow Road in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

It was the final friendly before City would travel to Craven Cottage to begin that top-flight season with a 5-0 defeat at Fulham, although Hughton would go on to guide his team to 11th place in the Premier League that season.

Gladbach had Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in goal that day, who has since gone on to be a regular for Barcelona and Germany, as well as midfielder Granit Xhaka, who would move on to play influential roles for Arsenal and Switzerland - with Gladbach going on to finish eighth in the German top flight that season.

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Grant Holt, Robert Snodgrass, Jonny Howson and Russell Martin were among the Canaries players to face Rupp that day, with the 29-year-old now hoping to make more of an impact at Carrow Road after joining on a two and a half year deal from Hoffenheim ahead of Saturday's home clash with Bournemouth.

The Pink Un: Robert Snodgrass takes on Gladbach keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen at Carrow Road in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesRobert Snodgrass takes on Gladbach keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen at Carrow Road in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Granit Xhaka gets away from Norwich striker Grant Holt for Gladbach in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesGranit Xhaka gets away from Norwich striker Grant Holt for Gladbach in 2012 Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)