Norwich City secured a 2-0 win over King's Lynn in a friendly match, with new signing Bruno Alves making his debut.

What happened?

The match saw Alves start alongside Harry Darling, and despite the language barrier, the duo looked to build the play with patience and precision. Alves, who represented Brazil at the World U20 Championships, showed his pedigree and football qualities, looking calm on the ball and intelligent. Norwich City head coach Clement said, 'He's a young talented player who never played at the highest level, of course, but he plays for the Under-20s Brazil, it shows also something.'

Why it matters for Norwich City

The win comes as Norwich City prepares for the new season, currently standing 9th in the Championship with 65 points from 46 games, and 30 points behind leaders Coventry. Lucien Mahovo, who had an eyecatching first team breakthrough last season, started the match and showed his talent, whipping in inviting low crosses and picking out Luke Towler for the first City goal. Clement was positively effusive about Mahovo ahead of last season's finale, but the City head coach would err on the side of caution due to Mahovo's fitness-related absences.

What comes next?

As Norwich City looks to the new season, they remain actively in the market for another left back, with Ben Chrisene also in the equation. The team's recent form, LDWWL, and goal difference of +7, with 63 scored and 56 conceded, will be crucial in their pursuit of a higher league standing. With the likes of Alves and Mahovo showing promise, Norwich City fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead.