Reserves Face Sky Blues - Ipswich Town News
Skipper Jim Magilton is included in the reserves squad taking on Coventry at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Keeper Lewis Price and striker Adam Proudlock are the only other experienced senior players in Steve McCall's squad.
Norwegian midfielder Vemund Brekke Skard continues to work on his adjustment to the English game, while schoolboy Jordan Rhodes is once again included having scored twice for the U18s in the 4-0 victory over Fulham at the weekend.
Strike-pair Darryl Knights and Billy Clarke continue their comebacks from ankle and elbow injuries respectively, and defender James Krause, an impressive reserves performer earlier in the season, is back after a spell on the sidelines with injury.
Reserves: Lewis Price, Sammy Moore, Stuart Ainsley, Vemund Brekke Skard, Chris Casement, Russell Short, Jim Magilton, Liam Trotter, Billy Clarke, Adam Proudlock, Darryl Knights, Oliver Fenn, Kieran Leabon, James Krause, Edward Upson, Jordan Rhodes.
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