Reserves at Leiston - Ipswich Town News

Sam Parkin and both Spanish trialists are included in Town's squad for Wednesday's reserve friendly at Leiston (KO 7.45pm). The game is being played to mark 125 years of the Ridgeons League club.

Spanish youngsters Jose Carrasco and Daniel Orosco will form the backbone of the Town defence. The duo currently play for UD Fuengirola-Los Boliches in their homeland.

Parkin is back after his recovery from his broken ankle stalled, while Ian Westlake plays his first game after missing a month with a less serious ankle problem.

Town also include schoolboy goal machine Jordan Rhodes.

Reserves: Andy Plummer, James Krause, Scott Barron, Vemund Brekke Skard, Jose Carrasco, Daniel Orosco, Kieran Leabon, Liam Trotter, Sam Parkin, Darryl Knights, Ian Westlake. Subs: Tony Boto, Luke Webster, Ed Upson, Jordan Rhodes, Ryan Watts.

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