Norwich City continue their preparations for the new season with a friendly against Jahn Regensburg on Saturday.
The fixture in Germany represents the first of five matches in two weeks ahead of their return to Championship action at the end of the month
In previous seasons, Norwich have wasted little time in making signings during the early stages of pre-season, a consequence of their constant promotions and relegations.
However, Dean Smith has taken a different approach to his predecessor Daniel Farke, instead overseeing a number of outgoings at a time when the squad has been boosted by the return of several loanees.
There will come a time when that approach will change, the Canaries in need of multiple fresh faces ahead of attempting to earn promotion from the Championship.
As it stands, Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is the only arrival at Carrow Road, but it mattered little as Norwich breezed past Dereham Town in their first action of the summer.
Jordan Hugill and Kieran Dowell were among the goalscorers as Smith opted to give no more than 45 minutes to any of his squad.
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While Norwich do not get their campaign underway until July 30, Jahn Regensburg are due to start the 2. Bundesliga season two weeks earlier.
The Red Shorts only finished eight points clear of the relegation zone in 2021-22, and Mersad Selimbegovic will hope for a much-improved effort this time around.
Jahn Regensburg have already played three games against lower-level opposition, the most recent encounter with Bayreuth ending in a goalless draw.
