Manning vows to prove doubters wrong

"I'll prove you wrong" is Liam Manning's message to his critics ahead of their away game against Derby County on Tuesday.

The Canaries are 20th in the Championship, just a point above the bottom three, following their latest home defeat by Bristol City at the weekend.

His words were in response to being asked what he would say to fans who have lost faith in him.

"I've done it my whole life, done it my whole career - I'll stick it out, I'll keep fighting and then for me it becomes even sweeter when you get there," he told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"I've seen numerous fans that have said positive things and are with you. The ones that see what we're trying to do and where we're trying to go, when you get there - which I genuinely believe we will - that's the bit I look forward to."

Norwich's two wins in 10 games both came away from home and they will be facing a Derby side that are immediately below them in the table after losing 1-0 at Oxford on Saturday and have not won in five.

The match will come too soon for defender Shane Duffy, who Manning expects to be ready to return at Swansea on Saturday.

"Shane's been in and around the changing room - his voice, his leadership, his experience, has been huge in helping the lads and we need that a bit at the minute," Manning said.

"Everybody's all in, everybody's pulling in the same direction and that's really important. We are where we are, nobody's happy about it but the only way we change it is by looking for solutions and improving it."