Three on England Duty - Ipswich Town News
Town youngsters Dean Bowditch, Matt Richards and Chris Hogg are all set for England duty over the next few weeks.
Bowditch will win more England recognition when he plays for the U17s at their European Championships in Portugal next Month.
The striker has previously played for his country on a number of occasions and scored two fine goals in a match against the Czech Republic last summer, a game covered live by Sky.
Bowditch's side will face Israel, Spain and Italy in the tournament which runs from May 7th to 17th. Should Town require him during that period then he will be released so he can return to Portman Road.
Hogg is away with the the U18s this week while Bloomfield will face Germany for the U20s.
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