Striker Connor Wickham will play for the Town U18s tonight when they start their FA Youth Cup campaign with a third round trip to Tranmere’s Prenton Park (KO 7pm). Wickham is the only U18 player with first team experience.

On-loan Spurs keeper Mirko Ranieri will be in goal with Ian McLoughlin too old to feature in the competition.

Also in the side will be Irish U19 international striker Ronan Murray, Ipswich-born midfielder Billy Clark, former Irish U16 international midfielder David Cawley and highly-rated central defender Tom Eastman.

The Blues last won the Youth Cup in 2005, having previously been successful in 1973 and 1975.

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TRUEBLUE1974 added 09:26 - Dec 2 GOOD LUCK BOYS
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NW10_Tractor added 09:40 - Dec 2 I bet Connor bangs in a Hat-Trick. He isn't your average Under-18!
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norwich_are_rubbish added 09:45 - Dec 2 nw10_tractor sort your life out
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Liverpool_blu added 10:48 - Dec 2 Should be Good to see him in Action. Does anyknow know the full Squad List that will be going !!!!!
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NW10_Tractor added 10:55 - Dec 2 What is there to sort out? I'm just saying that I hope he puts away a hat-trick. Improve his chances of securing a regular spot in the first XI
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itfc1981 added 10:56 - Dec 2 remind me when Norwich won the youth Cup? :)
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devontractorboy added 11:34 - Dec 2 NW-10 take no notice of 'norwich_are_rubbish, all he does is post abusive rubbish and is no doubt a canary in disguise, thinking his name would fool us! Naaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
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norwich_are_rubbish added 11:45 - Dec 2 im actually an die hard ipswich fan
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NW10_Tractor added 12:06 - Dec 2 I just can't see what warranted such a comment?? I just want to see our up and coming players smash in a couple of goals and develop in their roles and to get told "get a life" shocked me, but cheers for the Support Devon! Devon, With Saturdays game being in the West Country, are you coming to Ashton Gate?
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norwich_are_rubbish added 12:18 - Dec 2 didnt we beat them 6-o last season or the season befoe
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yarmoblue added 13:02 - Dec 2 @fpr yes
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telfordblue added 13:19 - Dec 2 My Son plays in the FA youth cup tonight against Stockport County . Plays for Carlton Town academy , the lowest ranked side left in the competition . Just thought I'd add that little not. It's all good stuff and very exciting for all the lads involved but do you think Connor will get the same buzz as my Son ? I don't think so hey . Good luck Connor and good luck Mitch for tonight .... Up the Carlton Town... Oh and the Blues of course One proud old man I have to say !!!!

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footyfan182 added 13:38 - Dec 2 Good Luck to the 3 u16's included in this team for tonight you have done really well and should be very proud of yourselves. Good luck Connor enjoy it!!!!
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footyfan182 added 13:42 - Dec 2 Anyone know if this game is on tv????
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nickyslad added 14:15 - Dec 2 good luck lads, and connor good luck, a long awaited game ,fingers crossed for a goal,or two from our lads
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LeadbitterIsBeast added 17:35 - Dec 2 come' on connor, bag a few goals :)
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Ash_TJ added 20:17 - Dec 2 1-0 at the moment, no prizes for guessing the scorer.
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