Norwich manager Dean Smith has defended loanee Billy Gilmour.

Chelsea loanee Gilmour, who is at Norwich for the rest of the season, has received abuse from sections of the Norwich crowd in recent matches.

The Scotland international has played 14 games in all competitions, but has not impressed in most of his appearances.

Speaking recently, Smith said about Gilmour: "I was disappointed with what I heard. I didn't hear it at the actual game, but I had family members in the stand.

"It was a minority, Billy knows that. My message to them is to stick with your team.

"I have spoken to Billy. He wants to prove people wrong and show what a player he is.

"He never shies away from wanting the ball at any opportunity. Has he been at the top of his game? No, but nor have Norwich City and that's something that we both want to put right.

"Everybody within the dressing-room knows the value of Billy, but people have to remember he's 20 years old. He will keep working hard to get better."