A Norwich City star has recorded a message of support praising the incredible work of staff at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Canaries midfielder Todd Cantwell extended his thanks and gratitude to the team at the N&N on Monday.

Read more: Thousands of NHS patients to be treated at Norwich private hospital in landmark agreementThe 22-year-old Premier League star said: “A quick message to you guys working at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. I just really wanted to thank you for everything that you are doing from every single member of staff that turns up there on a daily basis you are doing an incredible job. [We] can only be thankful, the country is relying on you at the moment. You are there with fantastic spirit and you are saving lives day in, day out. For me personally, I am so thankful we have a NHS system and I am so thankful that we have amazing people like yourselves.

Read more: Norfolk hospital to create region’s first coronavirus surge centre“Please keep looking after us and we’ll continue to stay at home and do the best that we can to support you.”

A hospital spokesman thanked the player and the club for showing their support.