A late Nicky Bailey goal secured Charlton a 1-1 draw at Portman Road in a game the Blues should have won comfortably. Owen Garvan put Town in front in the first half, but after the break the Blues missed a succession of chances with Pablo Couñago failing to convert a penalty.
Boss Jim Magilton blamed poor finishing for his side dropping two points at home to Charlton Athletic. The Blues had countless opportunities to add to their 1-0 lead but failed to net and were made to pay when the Addicks scored a late equaliser.
World Cups have provided many players with the platform to announce themselves as a global superstar and earn a career-defining move on the back of a starring role on the grandest stage.
Town are looking to complete the deal which will make Martijn Reuser a Town player in the next few days. George Burley is said to be working tirelessly to sort out the deal with Vitesse Arnhem expected to be in the region of £1.2 million. Reuser has become a popular figure during his loan spell at Portman Road and fans will be glad to see the deal tied up.
SPECIAL REPORT BY JACK GAUGHAN: They have again palmed off Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, whom Guardiola counts as his greatest rival in management, during another relentless dash.