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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>USMNT's Sargent backed for EPL return</li><li>Scored five goals in February</li><li>Former boss Smith full of praise</li></ul>

Josh Sargent backed to make Premier League return by ex-Norwich boss Dean Smith with forward told what he must do to become 'certainty' in USMNT roster

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Speaking on the studio desk on the CBS Sports GOLAZO show on Tuesday, the now-Charlotte FC boss shared that he thinks incredibly highly of the USMNT striker. Although Smith's time in charge of Norwich City was brief, he's backing the USMNT striker to return to the Premier League - with or without the Canaries.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The English manager revealed his praise for Sargent, who has 10 goals and one assist in 14 matches this season for the Canaries. "He can go and play again in the EPL, that's for sure. He hasn't got a ceiling at the moment."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"He (Josh Sargent) can go play again in the EPL that's for sure." 🇺🇸 Former Norwich manager Dean Smith sings the praises of former player &amp; USMNT striker Josh Sargent on Morning Footy. ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/zNvaELC88l">pic.twitter.com/zNvaELC88l</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1762506774924394853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT DEAN SMITH SAID

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/usmnt-star-josh-sargent-explains-why-full-of-goals-simple-explanation-purple-patch-premier-league-promotion-hopefuls-norwich/blt4b8307df1d3c388f" target="_blank">With Sargent's brilliant form in 2024</a>, many are now touting him for a potential starting role with the USMNT in the coming months. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-hero-villain-usmnt-star-folarin-balogun-scores-exquisite-goal-missing-another-penalty-monaco/blt74184e1b61b1f270" target="_blank">Folarin Balogun has struggled in France</a> with Monaco with only five goals and three assists, and now, his starting role with Gregg Berhalter could be up in the air.The Concacaf Nations League is less than one month away, and the Copa America is on the horizon. If Sargent can keep scoring, who is stopping him from leapfrogging Balogun in the XI?

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Norwich City clash against Sunderland on Saturday, with the Canaries sitting one spot outside a promotion playoff position in seventh in the English Championship. A win could see them draw level with Hull City on points at 55.

WHAT NEXT FOR SARGENT AND NORWICH CITY?

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Former Norwich City boss Dean Smith has backed USMNT striker Josh Sargent to make a return to the Premier League.

Josh Sargent backed to make Premier League return by ex-Norwich boss Dean Smith with forward told what he must do to become &apos;certainty&apos; in USMNT roster