Paul Lambert praises Grant Holt

Paul Lambert has praised the influence that Grant Holt has had on Norwich City since joining the club in 2009.

Holt has been identified as one of the major reasons behind Norwich's rise from League One to the Premier League.

Speaking after today's 2-2 draw at home to Everton, manager Lambert described the striker as "an absolute handful".

"When Grant plays like that he is an absolute handful," said Lambert.

"He has been a massive player for us not just this year but for the last three years.

"He is a brilliant finisher, he puts the ball in the net which is the hardest thing to do."

Holt has found the net on 15 occasions this season.