Sargent 'coming for Sainz' in top goalscorer race

Norwich City forward Josh Sargent has joked that strike partner Borja Sainz is "getting a bit nervous" about being caught in the race to be the club's top goalscorer this season.

Sargent scored in the 1-1 draw with Derby on Saturday to take his goal tally to eight for the season - seven behind Sainz, who leads the Championship's overall golden boot race with 15.

The 24-year-old USA international has netted four goals in five games since returning to the side after missing 14 games following groin surgery.

"I think he's getting a bit nervous now... " Sargent told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"No, it's a good competition. I keep telling him every time I score, 'I'm coming for you' - but it's all good fun.

"If he's scoring or I'm scoring, it doesn't matter as long as we're winning games."

Sainz has served a six-game suspension after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December and is eligible to return to the squad for the clash with Preston on Tuesday night.

"He's been training with us and it's always nice playing with him," Sargent added.

"We have a good relationship so it will be good to have him back for sure."