Liam Gibbs replaces Kenny McLean in Norwich City's only change to their starting line-up for their Championship match against Watford this afternoon.

Gibbs starts in midfield as interim coaches Allan Russell and Steve Weaver stick to the 4-3-3 that earned them a 1-1 draw against Reading on Friday.

Todd Cantwell and Dimitris Giannoulis return to the matchday squad, replacing McLean and Isaac Hayden in the 18.

Aston Villa loanee Aaron Ramsey is expected to be a long-term absentee with a knee injury picked up during December’s training camp in Tampa Bay, with young winger Jon Rowe expected to be out for at least five weeks due to ankle ligament damage done on the same trip.

Jacob Sorensen (foot) returned to light training during the World Cup break, but remains unavailable for selection. He last played in Norwich’s 2-1 defeat to Hull City in August.

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Norwich City (4-3-3): Gunn; Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, McCallum; Hayden, McLean, Sara; Sargent, Pukki, Idah. SUBS: Krul (GK), Omobamidele, Hugill, Dowell, Cantwell Hernandez, Giannoulis. INTERIM COACHES: Allan Russell and Steve Weaver.

Watford (3-1-4-2): Bachmann; Sierralta, Kabasele, Cathcart (C); Bacuna; Gaspar, Ngakia, Morris, Kalu; Davis, Sarr. SUBS: Hamer (GK), Ekong, Asprilla, Bayo, Pollock, Hungbo, Blake. HEAD COACH: Slaven Bilic.

Referee: James Linington