Alex Neil hails "excellent" Dieumerci Mbokani

Norwich City manager Alex Neil has heaped praise on striker Dieumerci Mbokani following his performance in this afternoon's dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United.

The 30-year-old started for the Canaries at Carrow Road less than two weeks after being at Brussels Airport when terrorist attacks caused the deaths of 32 people there and at a busy metro station in the city.

He marked the occasion with a goal too, putting his side 2-1 ahead before the late drama that saw Martin Olsson eventually steal victory in the 93rd minute.

"What I said to [Mbokani] was, whatever goes on in your personal life, off the field, you've always got football to fall back on - that's your release. Just go out, enjoy the game, play and do what you do," Neil told reporters.

"I thought he was great. His goal was magnificent and I thought his performance was magnificent. I thought he was excellent."

Norwich's victory leaves them four points clear of the relegation zone, although Sunderland and Newcastle both have a game in hand over the Canaries.