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Norwich boss Smith: We'll respect FA Cup

Norwich City boss Dean Smith says they'll respect the FA Cup.

The Canaries go to Charlton on Sunday.

Smith said, “I like the FA Cup. It's one of only three opportunities to win something in the season. Why not go all out to try and achieve something?

“Hopefully, the players that are coming back now can reignite our season and start the year well.

"Going on a cup run can give any team a boost."

He added: "We have been forced to play three games with a minimal squad, but it is nice to have players back and build that confidence that we had when we first came in.

"It is a real balancing act now because we have got a lot of players who haven't played since early December that need minutes and then players who played at Crystal Palace who haven't had many minutes before.

"We have got plenty of options but we have to look at Charlton Athletic as well as the games with West Ham and Everton in seven days and do what is best for the team."

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