Ipswich Town's Mark Venus looks to have recovered from an ankle injury sustained in their 2-1 defeat at Villa Park.

He should be fit for the weekend trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

The only other doubt is striker Alun Armstrong, who suffered a recurrence of an old back injury on Monday.

Ipswich entertain Chelsea in the FA Premiership Reserve League at Portman Road tonight (kick-off 7pm).

French winger Ulrich Le Pen has been included in the Blues squad. His first-team debut was cut short by a foot injury minutes after emerging as a substitute against Bolton in November.

Town find out who they play in the third round of the FA Cup tonight. They travel to the winners of the Dagenham and Redbridge v Exeter replay on Saturday, January 5.

Published Wednesday December 19, 2001