Boss Mick McCarthy believes the international break has come at the right for his squad, the Blues having climbed back into the top six via back-to-back 1-0 victories over Bolton Wanderers and Watford. Town are next in action when new leaders Bournemouth visit Portman Road on Good Friday with seven Championship games remaining.
Young Irish midfielder Adam McDonnell has been nominated for the U17 International Player of the Year gong at the Three FAI International Football Awards which take place in Dublin on Sunday 22nd March.