Norwich City boss Dean Smith admits it was a difficult night for his players after defeat at Southampton.

Che Adams and Oriol Romeu struck for the 2-0 win on Friday night.

"It was a difficult night," said Smith. "In the first half we gave the ball away too cheaply. We didn't play with the quality we can go. When you get 6/10s throughout the pitch you won't win a game in the Premier League.

"We had to pin their centre-backs and full-backs because they had too much ball in our half. We went two up front to change it round. The subs made an impact. Southampton are a high pressing team and their numbers drop off. We knew we'd get some joy in the second half.

“It's been a disappointment tonight because so many players played below the standards they have played. It's frustrating. Southampton are a very good team that recently held Man City and only lost once at home this season. They played well tonight.

"At this moment we are just concentrating on our next game. We don't know where the league table will be in five or six games."