Town reserves meet their Coventry counterparts at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Likely to play is Martijn Reuser, a man fresh from putting in the winning cross during Monday's game at Coventry.

It is an opportunity for Reuser and other fringe players to impress George Burley and his staff. Gary Croft must be getting frustrated with his lack of opportunities while Amir Karic has featured in just two Worthington Cup matches since his signing from Maribor earlier this season.

John Scales will also be looking for a solid game at the back as he has had few opportunities so far in the senior side. Keith Branagan plays for the first time since his keen problem, while Mike Salmon is restd because of his hand problem. Tomi Niemi continues as the sub keeper.

Town squad: Branagan, Niemi, Croft, Miller, Scales, Thetis, Karic, Reuser, Abidallah, Nicholls, Friars, Logan, Ambrose, Midgley, Westlake and Bent.

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