Norwich 2 – 0 Millwall

Josh Sargent scored twice to give Norwich a 2-0 home victory over Millwall to make it back-to-back Championship wins for the Canaries.

The American striker struck two second-half goals to give the promotion favourites a second win in just four days after Dean Smith’s side earned their first league win of the season on Tuesday night over Huddersfield.

Sargent scored his first just five minutes after the interval as he fired past Millwall goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski after a neat one-two with Danel Sinani.

The 22-year-old added a second in the 75th minute as he calmly slotted past Bialkowski, although Millwall boss Gary Rowett was unhappy with the goal as he believed Sargent had fouled Scott Malone in the build-up.

The away side barely troubled Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul but the Dutchman had to be alert to tip substitute Andreas Voglsammer’s long distance strike onto the bar in the 82nd minute.

Norwich’s win lifts them above Millwall into fifth-place, with both sides two points behind leaders Blackburn Rovers.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Norwich are in action on Tuesday night as they host Premier League Bournemouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup; kick-off 7.45pm.

The Canaries return to Championship action next Saturday as they go to newly-promoted Sunderland for a 12.30pm kick-off at the Stadium of Light, live on Sky Sports Football.

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Meanwhile Millwall, who are not in midweek Carabao Cup action after being knocked out by League One Cambridge Utd in the first round, face Reading at home in a 3pm clash next Saturday.