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McCann expecting stern Ipswich test

Hull City take on third-placed Ipswich in a top-of-the-table clash at Portman Road this evening.

The Tigers climbed to the League One summit with victory at MK Dons – their fifth on the bounce in all competitions.

Paul Lambert’s Town are two points behind and maintained their 100% home record with a dramatic comeback win over Shrewsbury.

Grant McCann is expecting a stern examination from the Tractor Boys but has challenged his players to build on the result at Stadium MK.

“It’ll be a tough game down there,” admitted McCann.

“They’re a team near the top end of the table, like ourselves.