“Of course — Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna delivered HONEST verdict following 2-0 win against Bristol City.

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna praised his side’s professional approach after their 2-0 victory over Bristol City lifted them into second place in the Championship.

The Tractor Boys secured the win thanks to two goals from Jack Clarke, who deputised impressively for the injured Jaden Philogene and is now Ipswich’s top league scorer.

The result marked Ipswich’s fourth consecutive league victory, moving them a point above Middlesbrough, who still have a game in hand, while leaders Coventry remain eight points clear after beating Millwall.

McKenna was pleased with both the performance and his team’s mindset against what he described as a strong opponent.

He highlighted Ipswich’s intensity in duels and challenges, the quality of their opening goal, and their composure after missing an early chance to double the lead.

While Bristol City started the second half positively, Ipswich showed their cutting edge by clinically scoring a second and then seeing the game out with discipline and organisation.

The Ipswich manager also pointed to the defensive focus his players showed late on, noting how the substitutes contributed to maintaining the clean sheet and limiting the visitors’ opportunities.

He felt the display underlined the growing mentality and maturity within the squad.

Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber, meanwhile, admitted his side were punished for a lack of sharpness at key moments.

The defeat leaves the Robins with just one win in their last five league matches and drops them into mid-table after sitting in the top six at Christmas.

Struber felt his team had spells of control and momentum, particularly in the first half, but failed to make it count when chances arose.

He described Ipswich’s second goal as a decisive blow, coming at a poor time when Bristol City were beginning to build rhythm, and conceded that such lapses are costly against opponents of Ipswich’s quality.