Squad for Derby - Ipswich Town News
Town's squad for the derby contains no surprises, but includes several players in with a shout at suspended Mark Venus's place in the side. Favourite is Wayne Brown, whilst Manu Thetis and Titus Bramble both may be hoping for derby action. Brown is left-sided like Venus and although Manu has more experience he hasn't had the greatest of seasons so far. Bramble is only just back after injury and, despite some excellent performances in the reserves and the Academy teams, seems a real outsider.
This week's injury worries, Matt Holland, Jamie Clapham and Mickey Stockwell, are all included in the squad. Young striker Richard Logan isn't included after picking up an injury in the reserves on Wednesday. Also not included is Wednesday's two goal hero Sean Friars. Full squad: R Wright, Salmon, Wilnis, Croft, Clapham, Stockwell, McGreal, Mowbray, Brown, Holland, Magilton, J Wright, Scowcroft, Johnson, Naylor, Axeldal, Thetis, Holster and Bramble.
Norwich have said that Darren Eadie will miss Sunday's game.
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