Squad for Blackpool Trip - Ipswich Town News

Academy frontman Jordan Rhodes has been named in an 18-man squad for Saturday's game at Blackpool, however, there is no place for Gavin Williams, who missing the trip due to his thigh injury.

Rhodes scored twice in the midweek FA Youth Cup victory over Watford.

Gary Roberts is also included in the travelling party, which flies to the North-West today.

Squad: Alexander, Bruce, Clarke, Couñago, De Vos, Garvan, Haynes, Lee, Legwinski, Miller, Naylor, Rhodes, Roberts, Sito, Supple, Walters, Wilnis, Wright.

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