KIERAN MCKENNA is convinced Ipswich's daunting start to the season can fast-track his rookies to glory.
Tomorrow's trip to champions Manchester City follows a 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool on the opening weekend.
The Tractor Boys, back in the top flight after 22 years away, could hardly have been handed a tougher return to the big time.
Especially as the majority of the squad were preparing to take on Forest Green in League One this time two years ago.
Manager McKenna, who hopes to clinch the loan signing of Chelsea striker Armando Broja, was not left cursing the fixtures computer, however.
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