Lita Amongst Trialists in Action at Braintree - Ipswich Town News
Town have confirmed that trialists Leroy Lita, Kévin Bru and Achille Campion are included in the development squad for this evening’s friendly away against Skrill Premier Braintree (KO 7.30pm).
Youngsters Byron Lawrence, Michael Crowe and Ben Wyatt are also in the party which has travelled to Essex.
Manager Mick McCarthy and most of his staff have made the trip to Cressing Road to watch Mark Kennedy’s side in action.
Town XI: Crowe, Robinson, Wyatt, Trialist, Trialist, M Clarke, Trialist, Bru, Lita, Campion, Lawrence.
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