Norwich City: ‘Still room to improve’ after 6-1 win, says boss Thorup

“We have to look at how we can improve and the most important areas and aspects of the game where we have to be better, that’s the mindset. I celebrated for two and a half minutes, now we are on to the next one.

“We have to make sure we take all the good bits from this one, train and improve, because there were top moments but also moments where we were not good enough. That we cannot just let go, that’s not how we work.”

The Dane said the margin of victory – achieved with skipper Kenny McLean back in the team following suspension – was a reward for fans who had played a vital role in a 2-2 draw in their previous game at West Bromwich Albion.

“You’ll probably never see me with arms over my head when we win but I’m pleased on behalf of the supporters because what we saw on Saturday at West Brom was just outstanding and fantastic,” he continued.

“To give something back, once in a while, it was about time for us.”

Sainz now has 15 goals from 19 appearances this season and Thorup said getting him on the ball in the right areas was key to his success so far.

“He’s a fantastic player to work with, a little bit difficult once in a while, but a really nice guy,” he added.

“In terms of the team structure, you can go back and watch all his goals and see how many times he is in the exact same position and can do his stuff. That’s what we can do from a structure perspective.

“The last part, his finishing quality, that’s of course up to him but he trains every day to make sure he can do that kind of finish every time he plays.”

Norwich, up to ninth in the table, will also be at home on Saturday against Luton Town, before beginning a busy run of six December games, when the opposition will include Burnley and Sunderland – currently second and third in the table.