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Lawrence: Town Loan Was Massive - Ipswich Town News

Former Blues loanee Tom Lawrence, who joined Derby County from Leicester City in a £7 million deal yesterday, says his season at Portman Road was massive for him and that he learned a lot working under Town boss Mick McCarthy.

Lawrence, who scored 11 goals in 34 starts and two sub appearances for the Blues during a season-long loan in 2016/17, previously had spells on loan at Carlisle and Yeovil while a Manchester United player, then spent stints with Rotherham, Blackburn and Cardiff when a Fox prior to joining Town last August.

"When you are young and go out on loan, each loan spell you learn from," the 23-year-old Wales international told the Derby Telegraph.

"I learned a lot at Ipswich under Mick McCarthy and I think it showed in my performances. The loan spell at Ipswich was massive for me.

"There is a good base there, a great set of lads, manager and staff. They are all great. It just felt good.

"Mick McCarthy was a massive help to me. Every loan spell I have learned, but I think last season I learned the most I have in my career to date and I am grateful for that.

"I showed everyone what I can do in this league and hopefully I can carry it on this season at Derby. I can't wait to get started."

Lawrence could make his Rams bow when they visit Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

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