Kieran McKenna: Ipswich star Liam Delap ‘different beast’ but will stay grounded

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna hailed Liam Delap after he inspired a special 2-0 victory over Chelsea, but insisted a maiden England call-up will not be on the forward’s mind.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca had tipped his former Manchester City Under-23 striker Delap to become an “important player” for the national team days before he produced a barnstorming display to help the Tractors Boys clinch an eagerly-anticipated first top-flight home win in 22 years.

Delap won and converted an early spot-kick before he teed up Omari Hutchinson for Ipswich’s second to make it nine goal involvements in 18 Premier League fixtures.

Ipswich pick up their first home win of the season