DANNY Haynes is a major doubt for Ipswich Town's home game against QPR on Saturday with an abdominal strain.

Derek Davis

DANNY Haynes is a major doubt for Ipswich Town's home game against QPR on Saturday with an abdominal strain.

The Blues forward picked up the injury in a practice game this afternoon.

Haynes would have hoped for at least a place on the Town bench against QPR but with David Norris back from suspension Jon Stead is likely to miss out on a starting spot.

Better news for Town is that Ben Thatcher came through the practice match without any ill-effects and will challenge for a return to the left-back spot.