'We came with a depleted squad and competed really well'

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna spoke to Premier League productions after Saturday's defeat to Crystal Palace: "It was a really hard-fought game. We had plenty of chances to score. Luck hasn't been on our side. The margins are really fine and level of the division is really high. We were really close to taking the points today but it's frustrating for the club that we haven't.

"We deserved something from the game. I can't ask for anything more from the players who have been fantastic. We came here with a depleted squad and competed really, really well. We can still improve and I think we are improving. That's a path we need to stick on.

"We have missed big players all season and that is still continuing. Kalvin Phillips played really well today. He is starting to get to the levels that he is capable of and has shown previously. There's less games as the season goes on, so we have to win points right now but at the same time, continue working the same way.

"The only thing that will make us feel better is get some points from Nottingham Forest. The group knows we are getting closer to winning points. We know that one result will change the feel of things."