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Paddy Davitt: Norwich City player ratings after 4-1 Championship win at Blackburn
Jacob Murphy made his mark for Norwich City at Blackburn. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Our Norwich City correspondent Paddy Davitt has posted his marks following the Canaries' impressive 4-1 opening-day Championship win at Blackburn
City fans have been voting since the final whistle and this is Paddy's verdict on Alex Neil's troops.
• John Ruddy
Quiet shift for the big man. Spilled a late free kick. 6.0
• Ivo Pinto
Assist for the second goal. Beaten in the air for Rovers' reply. 6.5
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• Ryan Bennett
More than happy to get the ball down and get City playing. 6.5
• Timm Klose
Brief skirmish with Danny Graham. Will get tougher days. 6.5
• Martin Olsson
Forced to depart early with a hamstring problem. 6.0
• Jonny Howson
A day to let others grab top billing. Solid, reliable. 7.0
• Alex Tettey
Combative when required. But City completely in control. 7.0
• Jacob Murphy
First league start, first league goal. Sublime finish. Potent threat. 8.5
• Steven Naismith
Scored, involved in the third goal. Influential. 8.0
• Wes Hoolahan
Scored again, set-up Steven Naismith. Little more to be said. 8.0
• Cameron Jerome
Slotted from a tight angle. Harried Rovers' backline. 7.5
City substitutes
• Steven Whittaker 6.0
(for Martin Olsson, 53)
• Youssouf Mulumbu not applicable
(for Jonny Howson, 77)
• Alex Pritchard not applicable
(for Wes Hoolahan, 80)
