Wark suggests Leif Davis should play wing-back for Ipswich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

John Wark, a former Ipswich midfielder, expressed his belief that Leif Davis should transition to a wing-back role due to his attacking ability. Davis has tallied one goal and one assist this season, matching his total from Ipswich's last Premier League campaign. Wark cautioned against a call-up to the England national team for Davis at this time. Meanwhile, Darnell Furlong acknowledged the difficulty of having limited game time this season following a recent Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal, but Wark remains optimistic about Furlong's future opportunities in the team's rotation.
- •Leif Davis has one goal and assist this season
- •John Wark prefers Davis as a wing-back for his attacking style
- •Darnell Furlong struggles with limited playing time
- •Ipswich lost to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup
- •Wark believes Furlong will have more opportunities ahead
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Davis 'should be wing-back' - Wark
"Legendary former Ipswich midfielder John Wark has said Leif Davis "should be a wing-back" because of his attacking prowess, but warned against an England call-up at this stage. The 26-year-old defender has impressed so far this season and his one goal and assist has already equalled his tally from Ipswich's last Premier League campaign in 2024-25. On the other side of Gary O'Neil's defence, Darnell Furlong admitted after Tuesday's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal that having limited game time so far this season has been difficult.
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