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Town boss Paul Lambert says he doesn’t see the point of the Leasing.com Trophy and confirmed he will field a much-changed side in the Blues’ first ever game in the competition at home to Tottenham’s U21s (KO 7.45pm).
Two second-half goals from Jordan Roberts - his first for the club - saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory over Tottenham’s U21s in their first ever Leasing.com Trophy game at Portman Road. Armando Shashoua gave the visitors the lead in the ninth minute but Armando Dobra twice created openings for Roberts, in the 47th and 66th minutes, to seal the three points for the Blues.
Assistant manager Stuart Taylor felt Town’s 2-1 Leasing.com Trophy victory over Tottenham’s U21s was a “fantastic exercise”, boss Paul Lambert having made nine changes from the team which beat Shrewsbury 3-0 in League One at the weekend.
Preston, Sheffield United and Luton are reportedly among a number of Championship sides eyeing Middlesbrough’s Sam Morsy, with Town’s interest in the 29-year-old said to be “unlikely” to be successful.
Town’s final pre-season friendly at Cambridge United remains 0-0 at half-time.