Lewis Shipley is not sure what the future holds for him at Norwich City as his loan spell at Accrington Stanley comes to an end. 

The young defender has spent the campaign at the Wham Stadium along with Brad Hills, playing 26 matches in League Two during his spell in Lancashire. 

Shipley marked his final appearance of the season with the equalising goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers. The on loan City defender darted to the front post before looping a corner into the net. 

He will now return to Norwich ahead of pre-season, but is still waiting to learn what the plans for him are next season. 

"I could not tell you [what is going to happen]," the young defender said. "Back to Norwich for a few weeks and then get a rest in.

"Then back to pre-season fit and ready to hopefully do something at Norwich, if not wherever it takes me."

The defender is contracted to Norwich until June 2025 and has battled injury to play a key part in Accrington's campaign, with has included the end of John Coleman's long-standing managerial reign. 

John Doolan has retained faith in Shipley, with the youngster starting all six of the final matches of the campaign. 

Shipley, 20, believes the experience at Accrington has proven beneficial to his development, even though the side has had to overcome adversity. 

"I couldn't complain. Honestly, there has been nothing better [for me]," Shipley told Accrington Stanley channels. 

The Pink Un: Shipley is highly rated at Norwich City.Shipley is highly rated at Norwich City. (Image: PA Images)

"I've played just about as many games as I could after missing the first third through an injury, but since I've come back, they've given me so much opportunity, and there are enough senior boys in the dressing room who have helped me learn so much.

"We're a close-knit club, and I get on with the lads unbelievably well. Transitioning to John Doolan has been as smooth as it can be.

"I'm very grateful to him because he's taught me so much this season and more since he's taken the head coach role. Between players, staff and fans, it's a tight-knit club, and I can't say how grateful I am enough."