Alan Lee is preparing to take on his former club Ipswich Town

Norwich skipper Gary Doherty is delighted with the performances of on-loan Crystal Palace striker Alan Lee.

The 30-year-old, who joined the Canaries in March, has made four appearances and was named man of the match in Monday's 2-0 win over Watford.

Doherty told BBC Radio Norfolk: "He has added aggression and power. I have never seen a player work that hard.

"It was tough for him, being an ex-Ipswich player, but the fans have really taken to him."

Lee will return to his former club Ipswich on Sunday when Norwich travel to Portman Road for the East Anglian derby.

Doherty also paid tribute to another recent loan acquisition, Jason Shackell, who rejoined the club from Wolves earlier in the year.

"He has turned our season," said Doherty. "Our defensive record was pretty appalling until he turned up."

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