Bowditch England Call - Ipswich Town News

Town striker Dean Bowditch has been called up to the England U19 squad for a friendly against Holland on February 17th.

Bowditch had been on standby for the game which will be played at VVOG Harderwijk's ground, the Sportpark De Strokel.

The call-up means he will miss Saturday's home game with Bradford.

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