WHEN IPSWICH KIDS BEAT BALE, WALCOTT AND CO…

DAVE BODYMORE reflects on the night the Tractor Boys’ youngsters saw off Southampton’s starlets – and the different paths they’ve taken since

GARETH Bale, Adam Lallana and Theo Walcott have all commanded big transfer fees after coming through the Southampton academy, but in 2005 they were rendered speechless by a 15-year-old.Ed UpsonLeon BestTheo WalcottEd Upson’s extra-time strike, in front of almost 15,000 people at Portman Road, saw Ipswich Town win the 2005 FA Youth Cup final, beating a Saints side brimming with talent.The first leg, which was pla...

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