Ipswich vs Birmingham preview - Freddie Sears and Cole Skuse boost Ipswich against Birmingham

Posted Thursday, September 17, 2015 by PA

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy will have Cole Skuse and Freddie Sears available for his side's Sky Bet Championship clash with Birmingham.

Forward Freddie Sears (hamstring) missed Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Leeds, a game in which midfielder Skuse (knee) was taken off in but the pair have made a full recovery and will be available.

Midfielder Ryan Fraser was also taken off at Elland Road and he will be assessed.

Kevin Bru, Teddy Bishop and Tommy Oar are all available while midfielder Giles Coke is among those vying for a place in the starting line-up after making a string of recent substitute appearances.

Birmingham boss Gary Rowett has a fully-fit squad for the trip to Portman Road.

Blues are looking to hit back following their 1-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

"Everyone's fit at the moment, unless someone comes in with anything. Everyone has trained and had a cool down on Wednesday so I'm sure everyone will be ready and raring to go," said Rowett.

"I knew these games would be really tough but we've been ready for them."