There must be something in the North Sea air.

Eastcliff Avenue might seem just like any other normal street in Clacton, but it's beginning to forge a bit of a reputation for producing talented young footballers.

For the last five years it has been home to one of Ipswich Town's most promising players.

Now two more have been added to the list of rising stars who have been taken under the wing of first-team manager George Burley and his staff.

Ian Westlake, 16, has been with Town since 1995 and has just agreed a three-year deal to play at their academy.

And his skills have obviously been rubbing off on his young neighbours.

Tom Eastman and Glen Dobbs, both eight, will be attending the club's soccer school in Ipswich from next season.

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