Defender James Krause has returned to Portman Road after his loan spell at Carlisle was cancelled by mutual consent. Krause, a member of the 2005 FA Youth Cup-winning side, joined the Cumbrians on loan in November and had his spell extended until the end of the season in January.

Despite this, the Bury St Edmunds-based player made only three appearances during his time at Brunton Park.

Krause, 20, is out of contract at the end of the season and looks likely to be amongst those released by manager Jim Magilton.

The former England U17 international has not made a senior appearances for the Blues, although he was on the bench for the final game of last season away at Plymouth.

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