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Magilton will be keeping everything crossed that Bruce comes through this week unscathed

"It is important to have a solid core between the young and the senior players. Until now, we have done well - but it is not enough because we have seven (qualifiers) left,” said the Republic of Ireland chief, with his Town counterpart hoping the 24-year-old stays firmly put on the bench tomorrow night.

Magilton left to pick over the bones of an off day at the office. Summed up his week.

"If I'm critical, I think the last six or seven games we've been good - I don't think we were really at it today," said the Town chief. "We had four or five who were below par and we gave the ball away so cheaply at times it drives me nuts...

Roeder rules out making a swoop for Bruce Jnr as the tabloids insist he's on his way

"We've seen Alex play; we've seen lots of players play," said the Canary boss. "Like his dad, he's a tough boy but that is just pure and utter speculation and I would think they've probably chosen us because of the links his father had."

Beagrie casts his expert eye over Saturday's TV clash and expects Town to ride the media storm

Magilton only too happy to welcome the sacrifical lamb back home to IP1

Campo signs two-year deal with the Blues and can't wait to start his new project

Something is still missing from the Town squad despite a decent pre-season

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