Norwich City News

Norwich's club-record signing Ricky van Wolfswinkel has been named in the Dutch squad for upcoming friendlies against Indonesia and China.

Norwich City trio Russell Martin, Steven Whittaker and Robert Snodgrass have all been named in Scotland's squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

Elliott Bennett was a key part of the Brighton squad that won the League One title in 2011 prior to his Carrow Road switch.

Jonny Howson's match-winning strike to sink Manchester City 3-2 helped propel the Canaries two further places up the final Premier League table and netted them an estimated extra A 3m in merit payments for finishing 11th.

Jack Rodwell struck two excellent equalisers as last season's Premier League champions threatened to finish with a flourish, but the Canaries deservedly won through Anthony Pilkington, Grant Holt and Jonny Howson goals.

Wes Hoolahan appears to relish the opportunity to showcase his wares against the best calibre opposition in the Premier League.

Norwich City officials confirmed on Monday night the release of ten players from the club - headlined by the departure of Canadian international Simeon Jackson.

Composed figure in the face of limited pressure. 6 Steven Whittaker: Ranged forward at will but lack of regular match action did not help his cause after being outstripped for second goal.

The Bolton News has reported that the defender has agreed terms and will become Dougie Freedman's first signing of the summer.

Chris Hughton admitted the end-of-season tension had made it harder to press ahead with plans for 2013-14. Picture: Paul Chesterton / Focus Images Manager Chris Hughton spoke of the importance of taking Norwich City forward after his first season in charge ended with a stunning 3-2 victory at the home of Premier League runners-up Manchester City.

Anthony Pilkington was in line for his first senior cap for the Republic in this month's Wembley friendly against England.

Norwich City midfielder Anthony Pilkington's injury withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland's squad was officially confirmed on Monday lunchtime by the Football Association of Ireland.

The final game of last season is commemorated in vast photographs around the side of the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City lost and then won the title in an hour and a half.

A superb individual goal from Jonny Howson gave Norwich a 3-2 win at the Etihad to ensure Manchester City's disappointing defence of their Premier League title ended in defeat.

Defender Javier Garrido is grateful Norwich did not leave their Barclays Premier League rescue act down to the last day of the season.

Bassong edged out Robert Snodgrass and Bradley Johnson in the player of the season poll to succeed Norwich City's three-time winner Grant Holt.

The skipper's future has again been an open topic for debate following his pivotal goalscoring role in last weekend's 4-0 Premier League win against West Brom.

Norwich's second-string rounded off a great five days for the club by winning the Norfolk Senior Cup tonight.

Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy has missed out on a recall to the England squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Norwich City midfielder Anthony Pilkington's impending nuptials look set to postpone his World Cup qualifying bow for the Republic of Ireland.