Ipswich Town turn on swagger as they beat Huddersfield to return to Premier League

Ipswich Town brushed aside Huddersfield 2-0 on Saturday to make a swaggering return to the Premier League after an absence of 23 years.

There were euphoric scenes at the final whistle as Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna and his players were engulfed by fans waving blue flags and flares on the pitch at Portman Road.

Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson were enough to clinch the Championship's second automatic promotion place for McKenna's side. They will join champions Leicester City in the top flight exit season.

The result sent Huddersfield down into League One alongside Rotherham United and Birmingham City.

Leeds United, Southampton, West Brom and Ipswich's fierce East Anglian rivals Norwich go into the play-offs.

After the game, McKenna said: "You've seen how much it means to the players and the supporters. It's absolutely massive – a wonderful day and I'm very, very proud of everyone involved.

"It's a wonderful achievement and I'm sure it will sink in over the next few days. The Premier League will be a great challenge and one I'm looking forward to.

"There have been some giants of the game in my shoes and I'm just proud to follow them up."

Goalscorer Burns said: "Honestly, I can't even put it into words what this means. The group of lads have given everything over the course of the season. It's incredible what we've done. I can't wait to celebrate into the night now."

Forward George Hirst said: "This is a dream for me. It's why I wanted to come here so badly. I saw the potential and I knew this was possible. This is something that you'll never ever forget."

The club's illustrious former managers include England World Cup winning manager Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson – who led the Three Lions to the World