McKenna on Hirst, Philogene and making changes

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Bristol Rovers (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• George Hirst could return from injury, which would be a "big boost" for the side, while Conor Chaplin is still "a few weeks away" and Sam Szmodics is in a boot after being injured in the match against Fulham - he will be "assessed on Monday".

• McKenna said new signing Ben Godfrey is "ready" to feature: "He has been training been very hard. He hasn't had a lot of match minutes recently but he has looked fit and ready in training. He will be involved in the game on Sunday."

• On whether there could be more incomings or outgoings before Sunday: "You never know. Things can move a bit quicker than expected but also slower than expected. It is not where my focus is at the moment. We have been getting ready in training, not just for Bristol Rovers but we know the turnaround in games is pretty quick to Brighton and Manchester City."

• Despite reports that Ipswich have agreed a deal with Aston Villa for Jaden Philogene, McKenna said: "Nothing to say really. He is still an Aston Villa player first and foremost. There is no deal or completion as far as I'm aware. Until that changes, or if it changes, then I'm sure the club will announce."

• The Ipswich boss feels this round of the FA Cup "comes at a good time" after the busy Christmas period and confirmed there "will be changes to the team".

• On how "special" the FA Cup is: "If you can win one or two rounds in this competition then everyone will start to dream a bit. Supporters, staff and players alike will all think what is possible. But that is not for now. Sunday is about doing best to get through to the next round."

• McKenna said of defender Janoi Donacien, who has joined Chesterfield: "Just a great guy, positive energy, great vibe all the time, really good in the dressing room and has written his place in the history of the football club, like so many others in that group."

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