Town boss Paul Jewell is set to include academy schoolboy Byron Lawrence in his squad for Tuesday’s Carling Cup first round tie at home to Northampton. The 15-year-old midfielder or striker, who was recruited from non-league Histon's youth set-up, was a regular in the U18s last season.

Lawrence, who was with the Blues U15s at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland a fortnight ago, would become Town's youngest ever first team player if he is involved — which would almost certainly be from the bench - against the Cobblers, beating Connor Wickham, who made his senior bow at 16 years and 11 days.

Town manager Paul Jewell has promised to make changes for the League Two side’s visit but Lawrence’s elevation to the first team squad comes as a surprise.

The Blues boss has already confirmed that academy second-year scholar Cody Cropper will be on the bench, while his Playford Road colleagues Joe Whight and Cormac Burke could also be in the 18.

Meanwhile, Real Zaragoza sources say they're yet to hear anything from Town or anyone else regarding defender Víctor Laguardia, who the Blues have been watching during the Spanish side's UK tour: "We have not received any bid for the player."

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