Paul Lambert praises his players' effort after 1-1 draw with Stoke City

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert has praised his players after their 1-1 draw with Stoke City.

The Canaries took the lead through Ritchie De Laet, before Kenwyne Jones salvaged a point for the Potters deep into injury-time.

"I thought the performance was excellent. I thought we played really, really well today," Lambert told Sky Sports News.

"They gave me everything, they were brilliant for me. It was backs against the wall as soon as Leon [Barnett] was sent off but they defended strongly against a team that is very powerful."

The newly-promoted side next face an away trip to Chelsea on Saturday.