IPSWICH Town are set to face stiff opposition for the first time this pre-season when they entertain West Brom at Portman Road tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

IPSWICH Town are set to face stiff opposition for the first time this pre-season when they entertain West Brom at Portman Road tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

The midlanders, who were promoted to the Premier League last May but have still to confirm a main sponsor for this term, are to field a near full-strength side.

Baggies manager Tony Mowbray is a former player, coach and caretaker manager at the Blues, and he said today: “For the first time this summer I am planning to field somewhere close to a first team line-up.

“It will be a good playing surface, and Ipswich are a good team to play. The club's reputation for passing the ball around has been carried on by current manager Jim Magilton.

“It will be an attractive game to watch. I have great memories of Portman Road, at a wonderful club made up of friendly people.”

Magilton will also be sending out a strong side - and one that could include new signing Kevin Lisbie for the first time.

Richard Wright will make his first home appearance since his return, and it will be interesting to see who the manager selects as his captain.

Pim Balkestein is due to remain at left back after an impressive show at Gillingham on Wednesday.