Norwich City winger Tony Springett has thanked head coach Philippe Clement for giving him a second chance in the team this season.
The 23-year-old, who did not feature under previous boss Liam Manning, was handed his first Norwich start in more than two years against Watford in early December.
A growing injury list, including 13-goal top scorer Jovon Makama, and fellow wingers Papa Amadou Diallo and Matej Jurasek, has seen Springett play another 11 times in all competitions.
He told BBC Radio Norfolk: "It's crazy. All I can say is 'thank you' to the gaffer for having that little bit of trust in me.
"When stuff like that happens, it installs a different kind of fire in your belly, and you're willing to do anything for that person or the club. So yes, just keep going".
Springett admits the circumstances of his involvement in the past three months are difficult for the likes of Diallo, but remains determined to grab his chance.
He said: "At the end of the day he's a teammate of mine, so I'm obviously gutted for him.
"At the same time, it then allows me to kick on and start playing more, but everyone's gutted for him."
Springett made his senior debut in the Premier League for the Canaries in 2022 and has subsequently spent time on loan at Derby County and Northampton Town.
The highlight of his return to the first team was scoring his first-ever Norwich goal, in their FA Cup third-round victory over Walsall at Carrow Road in front of almost 20,000 fans last month.
"That's probably number one in terms of special moments I've had in my life, for sure. I wasn't expecting a reaction like that, I'll be honest," he said.
"But of course, seeing everyone jump around, see everyone be buzzing for me, especially the bench as well, keeping the energy up for me, I really appreciate it."
Springett missed the 2024-2025 season with a back injury, and it took 18 months of rehabilitation to get back playing, which has made this return to the first team feel even more special.
He explained: "When you go through something like that, it's hard to see if it's ever going to be the same again, if you'll be able to move the same.
"But the new gaffer coming in and installing a little bit of fight in me has allowed me to go past my expectations."