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Oliveira answers Canaries critics

Norwich City boss Alex Neil says Portugal striker Nelson Oliveira is starting to answer his critics.

The 25-year-old joined in August for a fee reportedly in excess of £4m, but initially struggled to make an impact.

But he has scored in each of his last three games, including the winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday.

"Because he hasn't been in the team of late people questioned him and me signing him for the money we did," Neil told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"But I knew what I was getting, but it was always going to take a little bit of time with him.