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Team News: Rudd deputises for Norwich

Norwich City's 20-year-old goalkeeper Declan Rudd has been handed his first Premier League start by manager Paul Lambert for this afternoon's match against West Bromwich Albion.

The youngster has taken the place of John Ruddy, who is suspended after being sent off against Chelsea last time out.

Bradley Johnson will partner Andrew Crofts in midfield, while Wes Hoolahan has dropped to bench.

For visiting West Brom, Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt will begin that match as substitute, with Graham Dorrans coming into the team.

Norwich: Rudd; Tierney, De Laet, Barnett, Naughton; Surman, Crofts, Johnson, Bennett; Martin, Holt.

West Brom: Foster; Reid, Tamas, Olsson, Shorey; Dorrans, Scharner, Mulumbu, Thomas; Long, Odemwingie.

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