Squad for Arsenal - Ipswich Town News
Town have announced the squad for Sunday's game at Highbury against Arsenal. The squad sees a first call-up for young Academy midfielder Darren Ambrose while returning striker Richard Naylor is recalled.
The Blues are without Chris Makin (ankle), Matteo Sereni (thigh), Pablo Couñago (ankle), Jermaine Wright (abdominal injury) and Thomas Gaardsøe (ankle) although Ulrich Le Pen has recovered from his knock to the foot during Wednesday's reserve match. Mark Venus and Fabian Wilnis are both included after knee and groin problems respectively, although Venus is still rated as touch and go. Titus Bramble is his likely replacement if required.
Ambrose's call comes after a number of impressive reserve appearances as well as a few goals, the latest at Chelsea on Monday. His house-mate Darren Bent has already made first team appearances this season, but is not available for Sunday as he is away with the England U19s.
Jim Magilton who missed out on Northern Ireland's game with Spain due to one of his children falling ill, is also not included in the Town squad.
Squad: Marshall, Salmon, Wilnis, Bramble, Clapham, Hreidarsson, Venus, McGreal, Holland, Miller, Peralta, George, Reuser, M Bent, Stewart, Armstrong, Naylor, Ambrose and Le Pen.
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