David Wagner takes charge of Norwich City for the first time this afternoon as they welcome Blackburn Rovers to Carrow Road in the FA Cup third round.

The German-American was officially unveiled as Dean Smith's successor on Friday and will be in the dugout hoping to make an instant impact on a Canaries squad that has underperformed so far this season.

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Christoph Buhler was named as his assistant head coach with ex-City midfielder and loans manager Andrew Hughes moving across to the role of first-team coach.

Wagner's late arrival at City meant there was no pre-match press conference, creating a degree of uncertainty about the players he will have at his disposal this afternoon.

Aaron Ramsey has returned to Aston Villa after undergoing surgery on his knee whilst Przeymslaw Placheta was recalled from Birmingham due to injury concerns of his own.

Jon Dahl Tomasson's men recorded a 2-0 victory in NR1 last month, a night that proved toxic for Smith and contributed to his departure a week later.

Wagner will be hoping progress in the cup can serve as a way to maintain the positive momentum that has been created since the announcement of his appointment. City's boss has made a commitment to playing aggressive, high-pressing football at Carrow Road.

Blackburn will be without Callum Brittain, Tyrhys Dolan and Sam Szmodics with Tomasson planning to make changes as they seek to maintain their positive league campaign.

The teams haven't met in the FA Cup since 1966, when Blackburn progressed after a fifth round replay - beating Norwich 3-2 at Ewood Park.

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