Academy striker Nelson Eze has joined Isthmian League Premier Division Dartford on an initial one-month’s loan.

The 6ft 6in tall 18-year-old, who is making his first loan move, has featured regularly for the U18s and U21s this season.

Eze, who signed a three-year pro deal with the Blues last December having joined the club as an U16 from Norwich City, could make his debut for the side managed by Ipswich-born Adrian Pennock when they host St Albans City this afternoon.

Town’s U18s game away at Southampton this morning was postponed.

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