Young winger Josh Dawkin was given an international boost yesterday - something Academy boss Ricky Martin believes will help him develop as a Norwich City player.

SLIDESHOW: Norwich City’s rising stars were given a taste of what is to come when they represent the club in the new season’s Norfolk Senior Cup.

Midfielder David Fox is happy to be Norwich City's new 'holding man' as he settles into life at Carrow Road. The 26-year-old, who signed from Colchester United at the start of the summer, impressed at the base of manager Paul Lambert's diamond formation during the Canaries' 2-1 win over Premier League new boys Newcastle United at the weekend.

Diss Town manager Rob Taylor is willing to give everyone a chance to shine against Norwich City this evening - even if he runs out of shirts. The Tangerines host a Canaries XI at Brewers Green Lane (7.45pm) as part of their preparations for a promotion assault on the Ridgeons League First Division this term.

SLIDESHOW: Chris Martin believes there is no need to worry about Norwich City's firepower ahead of next season's Championship campaign. The Canaries made up for firing blanks in their friendly draw at Stevenage and defeat to Dagenham and Redbridge with a stirring 2-1 win over Premier League new boys Newcastle United at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Defender Elliott Ward is determined to make up for lost time as the Championship kick-off looms large for Norwich City. With the first league fixture - at home to Watford on Friday, August 6 - now less than a fortnight away, the 25-year-old centre-back is hoping to cram as much match practice as possible into the week ahead to bring him up to speed before the real business begins.

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert insists he has no concerns about his team's goalscoring potency after another blank evening. The Canaries were beaten 1-0 at League One club Dagenham & Redbridge last night, the senior side's first pre-season defeat and their second successive goalless 90 minutes after Tuesday's 0-0 draw at Stevenage.

SLIDESHOW: Norwich City were firing blanks for the second time in three days as they slipped to defeat in their pre-season friendly at Dagenham. After a goalless draw at Stevenage on Tuesday night, the Canaries failed to score again as Gavin Tomlin’s first-half goal settled the match in front of a sparse crowd at Victoria Road.

Striker Simeon Jackson is determined his finishing will be razor-sharp before the real business of Norwich City's Championship season gets under way. The 23-year-old new signing came close to scoring his first goal in Canary colours in the 0-0 draw at Stevenage on Tuesday night - but was foiled twice by goalkeeper Chris Day.

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert makes no apologies for pushing his players to the limit in order to prepare for the Championship. The goalless draw at Stevenage on Tuesday was the first of five pre-season games in 12 days for the Canaries, the second of which is against League One side Dagenham & Redbridge at Victoria Road tonight (7.

Former Norwich City midfielder Damon Lathrope has agreed a two-year deal with League Two side Torquay United. Lathrope, 20, featured in the 8-0 pre-season win at Tiverton and has impressed the Gulls' manager, Paul Buckle.

John Ruddy expects Norwich City's younger goalkeepers to keep him on his toes during the Championship season - indeed, he says they already are. Ruddy, the Canaries' close season capture from Everton, saved a penalty to help his new club secure a 0-0 draw in their friendly at Stevenage last night.

City boss Paul Lambert is alreadyhaving to keep a check on his casualty list with four senior players missing last night's friendly at Stevenage through injury.

Paul Lambert has predicted a big future at Norwich City for John Ruddy after the goalkeeper starred in the Canaries' goalless draw at Stevenage last night.

Former Norwich City loan keeper Fraser Forster will start in goal for Newcastle United when they face the Canaries in a pre-season friendly at carrow Road on Saturday.

Coventry City manager Aidy Boothroyd has dismissed reports Norwich City have registered their interest in Martin Cranie. Reports had suggested the 23-year-old defender could be set to make the same move as former team-mate Elliott Ward and switch the Ricoh Arena for Carrow Road this summer.

Norwich City are in action again tonight when they face Ridgeons League Premier Division club Norwich United at Plantation Park (7.45pm). Senior players not involved in the Canaries' pre-season training camp in Germany and those from the Academy will face the Planters.

Norwich's new assistant academy manager Gary Holt is backing Paul Lambert's men to make a big impression in the Championship. Holt made his first official appearance since returning to his former club during last night's 2-0 friendly defeat for a youthful Norwich XI at neighbours King's Lynn Town.

King's Lynn Town celebrated their homecoming in winning style against a Norwich City XI at The Walks last night. Lynn-bred skipper Jack Defty had the honour of opening the scoring in front of a bumper 1,012 crowd in the first competitive senior game at the stadium since the previous club folded over unpaid debts.

Zak Whitbread is looking forward to a fresh start after consigning last season to the rubbish bin. The central defender started just one match for City - at home to Stockport in April - after joining from Millwall in January, but the injury problems that plagued him appear to be history, leaving the 26-year-old free to compete for a starting place.