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James McClean made the most of a Town defensive mix-up to give his side a 1-0 half-time lead over the Blues at half-time.

Former Blues boss Mick McCarthy was impressed by Town pair Will Keane and Alan Judge having watched them in his capacity as new Republic of Ireland manager during this afternoon’s 1-1 draw with Stoke, after also returning to Portman Road for Wednesday’s game with Derby which ended in the same scoreline.

Boss Paul Lambert praised his side for their “relentless” second-half display as the Blues drew 1-1 at home to Stoke City. Will Keane, watched by ex-Town manager and current Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy for the second time in four days having recently switched international allegiance, nodded the equaliser in injury time after James McClean had put the visitors in front just before the break.

Town boss Paul Lambert makes one enforced change to his team for this afternoon’s game against Stoke with Jon Nolan replacing Flynn Downes, who is missing from the 18 along with skipper Luke Chambers.

Will Keane nodded an injury-time equaliser as the Blues drew 1-1 at home to Stoke City, James McClean having made the most of a Town defensive mix-up to put the visitors ahead three minutes before half-time.

The FAI tried to sway Bradley, but found it was already too late.

There are several big challenges facing Stephen Kenny’s successor.

Blackburn defeated Wrexham 4-1 tonight.

Town boss Mick McCarthy warns that Saturday’s opponents Wigan Athletic will still be a threat, despite the Latics current position of second-bottom of the Championship, eight points from safety.

Eoghan O’Connell is hoping to be part of another major FA Cup upset tonight.