Blues left-back Jonas Knudsen was an unused sub as Denmark and the Republic of Ireland drew 0-0 in the first leg of their World Cup qualification play-off in Copenhagen, but midfielder Flynn Downes won his third England U19s cap as the Young Lions beat Iceland 2-1 in the second game of their European Championships qualification mini-group at the Trace Arena in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
New Town signing Jay Emmanuel-Thomas says the club’s Playford Road training facilities and their Portman Road stadium were part of what helped him make his decision to join the Blues from Arsenal earlier this week. The 20-year-old and his new team-mates were in training action on the Portman Road pitch this morning at the club’s open day.
Town are reported to be close to signing ex-Wolves central defender Christophe Berra. The 28-year-old is out of contract having been released at the end of the season and has previously been linked with Rangers and Championship clubs including Blackpool.