Butterworth played over 200 top-flight games for Norwich

Norwich assistant manager Ian Butterworth said they want to build a strong team to challenge in League One.

The Canaries have signed Michael Nelson and Owain Tudur Jones in the last week, who both stand at more than 6ft.

And Butterworth coach told BBC Radio Norfolk they need more players of their stature in the third tier next season.

"We're looking to that physical presence in certain key areas, we've identified that we need to beef up and that's what we've brought in," he said.

Butterworth previously worked with Nelson at Hartlepool, and he believes it is crucial that they know the kind of characters they are signing for the club.

"After last season, with a lot of loan players, we want dependable players who we think we can rely on and develop that spine of the team, which is important," he said.

On the Bosman signing of 29-year old Nelson, Butterworth said he is exactly the kind of character they need for a quick return to the Championship.

"We're delighted that he's here," he said. "He's a dependable guy, I think he's played 40 games for the last four or five seasons.

"He's got a good attitude, don't get on the wrong side of him, and hopefully he'll show what he's worth."

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