Josh Sargent’s incredible season continued on Friday, as the Norwich City striker fired home another goal in his side’s 2-1 comeback win over Plymouth.
Sargent scored his 14th goal of the campaign midway through the second half, equalizing the match off a well-worked routine from a corner kick. Seven minutes later, the Canaries took the lead for good thanks to a Plymouth own goal.
With the win, Norwich made it seven straight victories at home and maintained its spot in the sixth and final playoff position in the Championship table.
Sargent’s 14-goal haul is made even more impressive by the fact he missed four months of the season with an ankle injury. Despite all that time on the sideline, only five players in the Championship have more goals this season than the Missouri native.
After receiving his first call-up since the 2022 World Cup, Sargent was forced off the U.S. men’s national team roster this month with an ankle injury.
The 24-year-old didn’t end up missing any club matches, however, as he was able to return in Norwich’s first game following the international break.
Meanwhile, Sargent’s replacement on the USMNT roster, Haji Wright, also found the net on Friday, as the Coventry City striker scored his 14th of the season in his side’s 3-1 win over Huddersfield.
Watch Sargent’s goal vs. Plymouth
The equaliser 🫡 pic.twitter.com/MxNdPyS4Hn
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