Jacob Wright Thrives with Regular Starts
Jacob Wright has waited patiently for regular opportunities at Norwich City but believes his recent run in the side has allowed him to demonstrate what he can bring to the team.
The 21-year-old has started each of the Canaries' last four Championship games in his more natural, deeper-lying midfield role, enjoying his first sustained spell in the starting XI since last December.
Wright's Growing Impact on the Team
Wright feels the increased game time has helped him find his rhythm, although he knows there is still more to come.
Yes, it's been good. Since the start of the season, I think I've impacted games when I've been playing, but obviously, since the international break, I've had more of an opportunity to start some games, he said at a half-term signing session.
The results may not have gone as we'd have hoped or as I'd have hoped, but I've impacted games and scored goals. It's not just about that, though; it's about my overall performance.
Wright's growing influence is also reflected in his two goals and one assist in the league this season, and he's keen to add to that tally.
Improving Off-the-Ball Performance
At the end of last season, Philippe Clement challenged the young midfielder to improve his work off the ball, and Wright feels he has made progress in that area.
Yes, definitely. I feel I'm in a good position physically as well. I'm able to compete now, whereas maybe I might have struggled before.
Off the ball, I think I've got a lot better. Obviously, it's about taking my qualities on the ball and trying to influence games, which I feel like I'm starting to do a lot more now.
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