Numbers game for Worthington

Last updated : 29 November 2005 By Rick Lamb
The number of walking wounded at Colney was boosted by the weekend's exertions as the tough Championship season took its toll on Norwich.

Darren Huckerby, David Wright and Andy Hughes all failed to finish the clash at the Ricoh Arena and are struggling to be fit for a return to the East Midlands a week later. Dickson Etuhu was injured the day before the game, while Youssef Safri is fatigued after a gruelling schedule following his comeback from a spell on the sidelines.

In addition to a number of other first teamers on the sidelines, it makes Nigel Worthington's job a numbers game - trying to find enough players to make up a team.