Last Updated: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:41
Paul Lambert feels Norwich's youthful squad will keep them flying high for years to come but he had special praise for his older stars.
The Canaries chief was delighted with the way his side came on strong during the second half of Saturday's home clash against Bolton as goals from Andrew Surman and Anthony Pilkington sealed a 2-0 victory in the final 20 minutes.
And Lambert feels his collection of younger players will stand Norwich in good stead as they bid to become an established Premier League side in the coming seasons.
He told the Pink 'un: "This season, next season, whatever happens to this football club, the lads are at a really young age.
"They have a lot of years left in their careers to go and play at the highest level, hopefully, for them it will be great. I've said before, the game is about players. It always will be and that's the most important thing, that these lads will have decent careers."
But Lambert also had a special mention for the experienced men in his squad after they came to the fore against Bolton when they were under the cosh at times.
He added: "Adam came in and did what Drury does. A terrific pro.
"I thought Simeon (Jackson) and Grant (Holt) were a handful. I thought Wes (Hoolahan) and Foxy (David Fox) as well. Everybody played well. I had a belief in them to get the goal. I've always said I have got no worries about the lads. To a man, they were absolutely outstanding."
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