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Dean Smith claims Norwich City can BEAT relegation, as new Canaries boss insists 'there is enough quality to get points' in his side ahead of his first game in charge against Southampton

Dean Smith is convinced Norwich have the quality to survive in the Premier League after taking his first training sessions with his new squad.

Smith has only had a couple of days to get to know the players ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton, but has quickly been impressed.

'I must say I've been really pleased, myself and (assistant) Craig Shakespeare with the quality, the facilities, the people at the training ground but then the players as well,' he said.

Dean Smith took over as manager of Norwich City on Monday as he observes a training session
The former Aston Villa boss claims he is already impressed with what he has seen in training

'The attitude in training yesterday was excellent and the quality hasn't disappointed for sure.