Town's U18 side deservedly beat local rivals Norwich City 2-0 in their latest pre-season friendly at Playford Road on Saturday morning, Albert Wilton and Jack Lankester (pictured) netting the goals.

After the Canaries keeper had produced saves to deny Lankester and Brett McGavin early on, Wilton opened the scoring on 19 when he headed Kian Ronan's right-wing cross into the net from close range.

The Blues introduced Rob Harvey at the break, a pacy winger who spent a spell on trial at Playford Road during last season from Essex side Brightlingsea Regent.

Lankester found the net on 73 but his effort was ruled out for offside, however just two minutes later he collected a fine left-wing cross from Thomas Hughes and calmly slotted the ball home to double Town's lead.

The visitors rarely troubled Harry Wright in the Town goal and the Blues controlled the game for long spells.

U18 GOALS | Albert Wilton and Jack Lankester were on target as Town's U18s beat @NorwichCityFC 2-0 at Playford Road this morning #itfc pic.twitter.com/kcMXJ2oZ9c

— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) July 29, 2017

McGavin again impressed in central midfield and the strike pairing of Wilton and Lankester deserved their goals, and the winning margin could have been greater on another day.

U18s: Wright, Ronan, Barley (Clements 46), Dobra, Woolfenden (Vega 46), Ndaba (Henry 75), Foudil (Harvey 46), McGavin, Wilton (Brown 62), Lankester, Hughes (D Crowe 75). Unused: Egan.

Photo: TWTD

BotesdaleBlue added 14:43 - Jul 29 This must be the first time we have been that team at any level for a long time and how good it feels. Well done lads. Over to you first team...
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JackSted added 14:44 - Jul 29 When's the open top bus parade?
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trncbluearmy added 14:44 - Jul 29 and so it begins COYB
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Ryorry added 17:52 - Jul 29 Well done our yoof!
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midastouch added 18:38 - Jul 29 Any of these lot fancy a game against Birmingham?
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