Wilshere on marathons, Marcondes and goodbyes

Jack Wilshere at Norwich City press conference
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Norwich City play their final Championship match of the season on Saturday (12:30 BST) with already-relegated Cardiff the visitors to Carrow Road.

The Canaries have nothing to play for so the main attraction for City fans is a chance to say goodbye to departing players Angus Gunn, Onel Hernandez and Jacob Sorensen.

Ahead of the game, caretaker head coach Jack Wilshere has been speaking to the media and here are some of the key points:

  • Wilshere said he's ok following his London Marathon effort, but does have a sore ankle.

  • He said doing the marathon is the hardest thing he has had to do mentally, but he added he may even do it again.

  • Emi Marcondes will miss Saturday's game because of a sore back.

  • Striker Ante Crnac could be back, but a decision will be made closer to the game.

  • Winger Matej Jurasek is still unavailable but Wilshere said fans need to be patient as he will be a top player, in his opinion.

  • "Morale was up after the game and we showed we can be difficult to beat". Wilshere said he was happy with the performance in the 0-0 draw at Middlesbrough last Saturday.

  • Wilshere said it's likely the departing players will get minutes on the pitch on Saturday so they can say goodbye to fans.

  • USA international Josh Sargent won City's player of the season award, Wilshere says he's a leader in the dressing room and the honour is richly deserved.

You can listen to full live commentary of Norwich City versus Cardiff City with BBC Radio Norfolk. Coverage begins at 12:00 BST on FM and DAB.