'McLean's impact can't be underestimated' - Thorup

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup says Kenny McLean will "bring a presence" when he returns to the squad to face Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.

The Canaries captain has missed the past four Championship matches after being sent off in their 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough last month.

The Scotland midfielder had started all 12 of Norwich's Championship fixtures prior to his ban and, in his absence, Thorup's side have lost three and drawn once.

"The impact Kenny has on the group is something you cannot underestimate - he's a great captain on the pitch for us," Thorup told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"Obviously what Kenny gives us with his technical ability, his tactical ability and the way he can dictate a game for us (is important) but also just his presence and for the way we want to play, he's the perfect midfielder for us so playing without him isn't ideal."

Norwich will also have striker Ashley Barnes available for the first time this season as they look to end a seven-match run without a win.

Barnes has been out with a complex calf injury since May, sustained in their play-off semi-final defeat to Leeds United.