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Norwich midfielder Gilmour: Smith has brought a real buzz

Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour says he's enjoying his loan with Norwich City.

Gilmour says he is “loving football" under new Norwich boss Dean Smith following the Canaries' goalless draw with Wolves at Carrow Road.

He had impressed during Smith's first game in charge – a 2-1 home win over Southampton – and put in another solid performance against Wolves.

“It's been a while since I've played so I'm really happy to be back, I'm buzzing, I'm loving football. Two good results so I'm a happy man," Gilmour said.

“It (the rest of the season) is going to be exciting, we're picking up results and we want to continue this.

“With Scotland as well, I've seen the (World Cup play-off) draw so that's something to look forward to but first and foremost it's with the club."

Wolves went into the game having won five of their previous seven matches but struggled to find their rhythm against Smith's new-look Norwich, who attacked and defended with a renewed intensity.

Gilmour added: “He (Dean Smith) has come in, he's been ruthless with us, how we train, the intensity. Even in the games you can see there's a massive difference and it feels like it as well.

“So he comes in, there's a real buzz about the place and we want to do well.

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