Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean says he's had to be mentally tough to make it in the Premier League.

The Scot joined Norwich two years ago from Aberdeen.

McLean told the Daily Record: “Mentality is the key thing down here. When you've got that it brings the best out in you. I came down, played two games and was out for five months. It was tough.

“It would have been easy for me to have packed my bags and headed back up the road.

“But I was just so desperate to do well down here. My long-term goal was to be a success in England and I feel, up to now, I've done well – even if there's more to come.

“It's still a learning curve, I'm still improving. I've got so much better since joining Norwich.

“At 28 I feel I'm coming into my prime. These next few years will be really big and I want to do the best I can for this club. The gaffer has been excellent for me.

“I'm always picking new stuff up. Farke is a relaxed guy but he can have his moments – he knows when we need to be told."