Town skipper Sam Morsy says the squad’s Loughborough University training camp has been good but very hard work.

The Blues have spent the week in Loughborough training and also taking part in team bonding activities, including white water rafting at Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre yesterday.

In addition to the senior pros, youngsters Tommy Hughes, Cameron Humphreys, Tawanda Chirewa and keeper Antoni Bort also made the trip.

“Pre-season is a big opportunity for the squad to get together and for the young lads to be involved,” Morsy told iFollow Ipswich.

“I think the young lads have done exceptionally well so far and I’ve been really impressed with them. It’s been a good camp so far.

“It’s been good and it’s been very hard, but there has also been a lot of work with the ball.

“It’s been straight into the football but there has been a lot of running as well. It’s probably as much running as I’ve done, if I’m honest.”

He added: “Having time away together is massive because it allows everyone to bond in a different environment.

“We’ve got most of the squad from last season and we’ve strengthened as well, so we’re in a good place.

“Now, it’s about coming together, doing the patterns better on the pitch, and building resilience.”

Town are next in friendly action when West Ham United visit Portman Road on Tuesday evening.

The Hammers could include former Blues midfielder Flynn Downes in their squad, the 23-year-old having joined them from Swansea yesterday for an initial £9 million.

Town are due 20 per cent of the profit the Swans made on the £1.4 million they paid the Blues a year ago.

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Ebantiass added 13:17 - Jul 8 If we have to let good young players leave its only right we add some sort of sell on clause. WE still need a quality striker to get the goals which dried up a bit last season towards the latter stages.
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nysully added 13:54 - Jul 8 Does anyone know if Kayden Jackson is back and in full training?
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PortmanTerrorist added 16:23 - Jul 8 It is clear we have the solid squad base now that frankly should be good enough for promotion, but that equally, we are primed to make a couple of icing-on-cake signings to help give us that bit extra....and who are good enough to slot into the established structure being laid down this week and through pre-season. Who knows who might become available but am sure our business is not yet done. In meantime, great vibes coming out of the Camp this week. What a difference a year makes ! COYB

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