Neil Adams has resigned as manager of Norwich City.

The 49-year-old's departure comes after the Canaries were knocked out of the FA Cup by Preston North End at the weekend.

First-team coach Mike Phelan, formerly a long-term assistant of Alex Ferguson's at Manchester United, will take charge on a temporary basis at Carrow Road.

Adams said: “I feel it is in the best interests of the team that an immediate change is made in order to ensure a positive impact on results.

“It goes without saying that I sincerely hope the team achieves success this season and I would like to say a huge thank you to the supporters who have backed me during my tenure as manager.”

Norwich say Adams will return to the Championship club in a different role, once he's taken a break from football.