Ipswich manager Jim Magilton is hoping that injured duo David Norris and Shefki Kuqi will return for their trip to doomed Colchester.Norris has missed the last two games with a heel injury but could be fit to return after stepping up training this week.

On-loan Crystal Palace striker Kuqi has also missed two matches after suffering a hamstring injury 10 minutes into his second debut for the club but could also return as the Tractor Boys seek a win which would confirm the Us' relegation and strengthen their own flagging play-off claims.

Forward Pablo Counago is a definite absentee as he sits out the second of a three-match suspension following his red card at Scunthorpe while Jon Walters remains out after his knee surgery.

Defender Richard Naylor had successful surgery on the slipped disc in his neck this week and has pencilled in a return in time for pre-season training in July.

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