The toothless Canaries were unable to convert first half territorial dominance into goals at Carrow Road, and imploded again after Joe Gelhardt’s opener, before Darko Gyabi sealed the three points.

“We survived in the first half,” he said. “They were much better than we were, much better. We couldn’t do anything, especially, I can say, in possession, out of possession. I think they had seven clear chances.

“And we survived. Maybe in the 15 minutes towards the end of the first half we tried to drop so that we have more stability in the defensive line.

“With Semi (Ajayi), we gained stability and tried to press them with two wingers and Kyle (Joseph) in front. Then it’s one against one all over the pitch, and especially when Joffy scored the goal, then it’s your confidence, it’s much better. They are under pressure because of five defeats in a row.

“You have to get to half-time (goalless), and I knew at half-time that we cannot play like we did in the first half. This is not possible because we didn’t show up here. It’s a huge victory for us, especially after 15 years, so we broke the curse and also the third win since 1972. It’s a huge victory, huge three points, and we’re looking forward.

“They caused a lot of danger for us, especially when it’s open ball. The captain (Kenny McLean), when he opens up with the ball, number 23 for me, great player. He sees everything, and then it’s behind your back; it’s very dangerous. They are very quick in front.

“They are a little bit unlucky because in previous games they were much better. They had a lot of chances, but they didn’t score, and this is something in this season for them, but they’re playing well.

“I knew before this game that it would be a mentally demanding game because when you watch the table, it’s eight points (the gap between both clubs before the game), we have 19. We are in a comfort zone, but in every game in the Championship, it is very difficult.

“I was very, very calm at half-time because you need to encourage them to be braver on the ball, to believe in themselves, and that was the main goal in the dressing room.”