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Alex Neil relishes derby showdown Norwich v Ipswich

Norwich City Manager Alex Neil on the touchline before the Sky Bet Championship fixture at Carrow Road, Norwich.
Image: Alex Neil is looking forward to the matches with Ipswich

Norwich manager Alex Neil cannot wait for the Sky Bet Championship play-off showdown with Ipswich.

The East Anglia rivals meet over two legs for a place in the final at Wembley in what will be the two biggest derbies contested between the two.

It is the first time the clubs have clashed outside of league play since Norwich beat Ipswich 2-1 on aggregate in the Milk Cup semi-final in 1985.

Neil told the club's official website: "I've been told this will be the biggest derby between Norwich and Ipswich and these are the games you want to be involved in.

"We're really looking forward to it and we'll get ourselves fully prepared.

"It definitely adds something, an extra spice, because the fans are desperate to get one over their rivals which makes it an emotional occasion.

"We know exactly what it means to everyone and it means a hell of a lot to myself and the players as well.

"Ultimately, we've got to rise to the challenge and get ourselves past Ipswich to make the final."

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