There is still much confusion as to whether Portman Road will host an England friendly in August.

The FA are remaining tight-lipped as to whether Ipswich Town will stage the match against Croatia on August 19, but a statement will be made in the next few days.

The Blues will become the first club outside the top division to hold a full England international if Portman Road is confirmed as the venue.

Former boss George Burley is waiting to hear whether he will be appointed as full-time manager at Derby County.

The Rams officially sacked John Gregory yesterday for serious misconduct after originally suspending him in March. Burley stepped in for the rest of the season with his last home game seeing him come up against his former club, Town ran out 4-1 winners.

Published Friday, May 30, 2003

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