Arturo Lupoli has managed just 45 minutes of football during pre-season

Arturo Lupoli admits he is only 60-70% match fit going into the new Championship season.

The former Arsenal striker, on loan from Italian side Fiorentina, made his long-awaited Norwich debut in a friendly with Colchester on Saturday.

The Italian FA only granted Lupoli international clearance on the eve of the match, ten days after he signed.

He told BBC Radio Norfolk: "It's been frustrating; I'm trying to train as hard as I can so I will get there."

Italian striker Arturo Lupoli speaks to BBC Radio Norfolk after making his long awaited Norwich City debut in a 2-2 draw with Colchester United.

Lupoli added: "I'm about 60-70% fit but in two or three weeks I can go to 100%."

The 21-year-old came through the first half of the 2-2 draw with Colchester but was withdrawn at half-time as a precaution because of a slight groin injury.

I would like to stay in England for more than a year and maybe get in the Premier league with this team Arturo Lupoli

The Italian won promotion to the top-flight with Derby County in 2007 during a loan spell from Arsenal. He returned to his native country that summer but already has his eyes on a more permanent return to England.

"I prefer English football because it suits the way I am playing," Lupoli said.

"I would like to stay in England for more than a year and maybe get in the Premier League with this team, it would be a dream."