Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna praised goalscorer Marcus Harness after yesterday's friendly clash with Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Harness replaced the injured Wes Burns after half an hour of the 2-1 defeat, playing in an unfamiliar right wing role and impressing.

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He scored Town's goal and afterwards McKenna revealed that the right-sided role is a spot Harness is 'pretty keen' on.

Harness celebrates his strike yesterdayHarness celebrates his strike yesterday (Image: Ross Halls)
McKenna explained: “He did really well, so we’re really pleased for him and it’s good for the group as well for an early marker in pre-season of something which has been massive for us – people on the bench being ready to come on and do a good job.

“He’s certainly done that, in a different role than what he’s played for us, but a role that we’ve spoken with him about quite a few times and he’s pretty keen on.

“I think he enjoyed playing out there and he did really well.”

Marcus Harness finds the net against FortunaMarcus Harness finds the net against Fortuna (Image: Ross Halls)
It was a good day all round for Harness - the martial arts enthusiast headed straight from Portman Road to Manchester to watch UFC 304 after yesterday's game.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt Harness was later shown cageside at the Co-Op Live Arena as Suffolk boy and big Town fan Arnold Allen beat opponent Giga Chikadze to open the main card of the massive event.