Downes, Edun, Kenlock and Rowe in U23s at QPR - Ipswich Town News
Flynn Downes, Tayo Edun, Myles Kenlock and Danny Rowe will all feature for the Blues' table-topping U23s when they take on QPR at Loftus Road this afternoon (KO 2pm).
Downes has spent the week training with England’s U20s, although not as a full member of the squad, while Kenlock is back in action after an ankle injury.
The side coached by Gerard Nash and Chris Hogg is currently top of the Professional Development League Two South table by three points, while QPR are fourth. Entry to Loftus Road is free.
Meanwhile, the U23s are in action again on Wednesday in a friendly at AFC Sudbury to mark the switching on of the new LED floodlights at the Kings Marsh Stadium (KO 7.30pm).
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