Ian Westlake is hoping to fulfil a dream this weekend by making his FA Cup debut for Ipswich Town.

The midfielder is desperate to keep his place in the team for Saturday's fourth-round clash with Sunderland at Portman Road.

It would be his first-ever game in the competition after illness forced him to miss Town's 3-0 third-round win against Derby.

And the Clacton-based midfielder told the Evening Gazette: "I'd absolutely love to play and make my debut in the FA Cup.

"People always say it's the most famous competition in the world and they're absolutely right.

"It would be a real landmark to be involved and I just hope I keep my place in the side."

Published Thursday January 22, 2004

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