PATIENCE PAYING FOR WARD

IPSWICH midfielder Grant Ward insists he has grown as a player this season, despite getting less game time under Mick McCarthy than last term.

The 22-year-old was a first team regular last season but has often been used off the bench in recent weeks.

He said: “I feel like there is (more to come).

“I feel, in every game I play and in every season, I improve a bit more, and if that can continue I will blossom a bit more.

“It’s a bit frustrating because you always want to play, but I’m biding my time and waiting for an opportunity.”