Lambert backs axed McCarthy

Paul Lambert, the Norwich City manager, said yesterday that Wolves, whom his team face at Carrow Road today, were wrong to sack Mick McCarthy.

"I think the drive and passion he has for the game might have stood them in good stead," said Lambert . "That's taking nothing from Terry [Connor, the Wolves caretaker] because he was part of it. He's been thrown in at the deep end and you have to sink or swim."