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Norwich City have handed professional deals to teenagers Steven Arnold, Patrick Bexfield and Bally Smart.

Of the three youngsters, only striker Smart has made his first team bow for The Canaries after coming on as a late substitute against Burnley in April.

Goalkeeper Arnold and defender Bexfield have clearly done enough in the reserves and youth team to convince manager Peter Grant that they have the necessary quality to make an impact at senior level.

"I think the boys have done very well," Grant told the club's official website.

"I've only come in October and I've seen them a few times, mostly in youth team games, and the boys have done enough to earn that chance and opportunity to come on board.

"I'm pleased for them as there is a lot of effort and commitment from parents pushing them through and helping them and that's what we've got to try and do to - produce more of our own players."

Source: Skysports