Carson in U21s Action - Ipswich Town News
Midfielder Josh Carson will be in action for Northern Ireland’s U21s against England at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road this evening (ESPN/ESPN HD 7.30pm).
The 19-year-old has previously won six caps at U21 level, in addition to four at full level.
Also in international action today is academy second-year scholar Jonny Leddy. The midfielder is with the Republic of Ireland U18s who take on Switzerland in the first of two away friendlies.
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