Norwich hit four past Blackburn

Three goals in the first 25 minutes gave Norwich the perfect reintroduction to the Sky Bet Championship as they thrashed Blackburn 4-1.

Jacob Murphy capped his first Norwich league start with a spectacular opener after 12 minutes, before Wes Hoolahan’s low drive doubled the lead and Cameron Jerome’s close range strike ensured the game was over as a contest midway through the opening period.

Steven Naismith’s low strike made it four early in the second half before substitute Anthony Stokes headed a debut consolation.

It was the worst possible start for Owen Coyle, whose side conceded four on the opening day for the first time since 1990.

Norwich fans were celebrating a first opening-day triumph since 2002.

Liam Feeney was handed a second Rovers debut, having previously been on loan at the club, while Alex Neil handed Murphy a league bow and it did not …

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