Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson isn't surprised by Paul Lambert's move to Aston Villa.

The Canada international admits he expected the former Canaries manager to move on.

"I half expected it," he told the Pink 'Un. "He had been immense at the club since he had arrived. Once you are doing that well, people are always going to be knocking on your door. It had been like that for a while. His decision to leave, I don't think anyone at the club would question that, we all respect him and his decision and wish him all the best.

"He did loads of things for me. I came from League Two straight into the Championship and the standards that he had and that he set for the players in training every day and in matches was of a high level. You have to get used to it very quickly or you are out of the door.

"He definitely pushed me and I think I have developed a lot under him. Now I just need to take that forward. For me, it's about starting again with a fresh season and a fresh manager. It is about showing him what I can do and playing as much as I can for the club and doing well."