What a footballing debut!
True blue Jack Rawlinson is attending his first-ever football match - as mascot for Ipswich Town against champions Manchester United.
The six-year-old Halstead youngster is stepping on to the hallowed Portman Road turf with his heroes in front of 22,600 fans.
He was gobsmacked after being picked as team mascot for the Blues' biggest league game of the season.
Mum Tracy said: "Jack is really excited - we've had to rush out this week and get him his kit."
She added: "This will be the first match he's ever been to, but he wants to be a footballer when he grows up."
His dad Chris, grandad Dennis and uncle Gary will be watching proudly from the stands.
Mrs Rawlinson added: "I would be there too but I'm due to have another baby in the next few weeks so I can't go. But I'll definitely be watching the TV - unless I go into labour!"
Jack Rawlinson - mascot at his first match
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