Dean Smith hopes his Aston Villa replacement Steven Gerrard 'is very successful' but not at Norwich's expense as he praises work done by his predecessor Daniel Farke and admits his are big shoes to fill

Dean Smith insists he wishes Steven Gerrard every success after seeing the former England midfielder replace him as Aston Villa manager, so long as it does not come at Norwich City's expense.

Smith saw his three-year spell in charge at his boyhood club come to an end following a run of five straight defeats in the Premier League.

Villa worked quickly to bring in Gerrard from Rangers, while Smith was also able to move on quickly to pick up the vacant role at Carrow Road.

And Smith insists he has no ill feelings towards the man who has replaced him.