Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna hailed his players' character following this afternoon's 3-0 home win against Championship league-leaders Coventry City.

The Blues boss had called for a reaction following a flat display in the midweek 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

And, after a low quality first half played amidst an anxious atmosphere, the Blues took charge to score through Sindre Walle Egeli (43), George Hirst (60) and Ivan Azon (90+5).

On a difficult first half...

"It's been a challenging week, and it was a difficult start to the match, but the boys stuck together and stuck in there," said McKenna, whose team move up to fourth in the table ahead of Wednesday night's visit of Stoke City.

"Sticking in it during the first part of the game, when we weren't smooth at that point, was importan

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