Field’s move from Championship rivals QPR went down to the wire, but offered him a route to more consistent minutes after struggling for game time under Julien Stephan in the first half of the campaign.

With City in the market for a defensive midfield reinforcement after Pelle Mattsson’s injury, Field feels all parties have benefited from a move until the end of the season. It has been a start to remember for the 27-year-old in Norfolk.

“That was why I wanted to come,” Field said. “It’s not just for me, but I want to help this team as well. 

“It happened pretty fast. But that’s the beauty of football. There are 31 days in the transfer window. Sometimes it goes down to the last seconds.

“But I’m delighted it happened in the end. I think for everyone’s sake, it makes sense. As soon as that happened, it was just as quick as possible and about trying to hit the ground running and I’d like to think I’ve done that. There’s a lot more to happen, but I’m looking forward to it.

“The manager and players have been very good with me. Talking of the three games, it’s three wins and a brilliant start, to be honest, from a team collectively, not just individually. I’m probably still a bit rusty. I need to get going in a few areas. But I think there’s a lot there where people can see what I bring and what I offer. I just want to do that more and more.”

The move to Norwich has taken Field away from QPR, a club where he has made nearly 200 appearances since joining in 2021. His parent club praised his professionalism despite his game-time frustrations, and that mutual respect led to them sanctioning his move to City.

Sam Field has hit the ground running since moving to Norwich City from QPR on deadline day. (Image: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd)

“I just want to play football. I think that’s as professional as you can be about it,” Field said. “I think that any club will want a player who just wants to play football. 

“So there’s no bad feelings. There’s nothing but respect. We got to a good decision in the end. I don’t know what will happen afterwards. That’s not my concern at the minute now.

“But it’s good to be here and playing. I think it benefits everyone. So the fact that we’re doing it now, that’s brilliant. I’m just trying to enjoy every moment.”