Ipswich Town are to delay naming their new captain.

The Blues must select a new skipper following Matt Holland's £750,000 move to Charlton.

Jim Magilton is the early favourite - having captained the side in Holland's absence and worn the armband for Northern Ireland - but others in the frame include John McGreal, Tommy Miller and Chris Makin.

However, a club spokesman yesterday confirmed that an announcement will be made at a later date.

Ipswich have called a press conference for 11am tomorrow to confirm that Portman Road will stage the England versus Croatia match on August 20.

Published Tuesday, June 17, 2003

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