Teenager Andre Dozzell was left speechless after scoring on his Ipswich Town debut, as he emulated his father Jason’s achievement.

East Anglian Daily Times: Andre Dozzell on his debut at Sheffield Wednesday on SaturdayAndre Dozzell on his debut at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

Aged just 16 years and 350 days, Dozzell came off the bench at Hillsborough to head Ipswich Town’s equaliser at Sheffield Wednesday, a little over 32 years since his father Jason scored on his Ipswich debut, also aged 16, against Coventry in 1984.

The younger Dozzell admitted he didn’t know what to do when as he ran off to celebrate in front of the away fans, which included his father, before insisting it was a moment he will never forget.

“I’m a bit speechless right now,” the youngster told the club website.

“When I scored I really didn’t know what to do but I’ve been at this club for seven years so to make my debut and get a goal was unbelievable.

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“It’s exactly what my dad did as well, made his debut and scored at sixteen, so I’m extremely proud of that.

“I haven’t managed to look at my phone yet but I’m sure I’ll have a few messages from everyone. My dad was here today in the crowd so hopefully I’ll see him afterwards and hopefully he’ll be proud of me.

“It was my goal at the start of the season to break into the first-team so to get my chance and to score was a moment I won’t forget.”