Stern John is relishing the challenge of playing games for Town and scoring goals after arriving on loan from Crystal Palace.

The Trinidad and Tobago international trained with Blues for the first time this morning and will be in the squad for Sunday's game at Cardiff.

"I'm delighted to be here and it's a great opportunity for me to play some games and hopefully score some goals," Stern told Ipswich Player.

"I have worked with the manager in my time at Sunderland and I know what he's about, what he wants from his players. I have also played with Carlos Edwards and Grant Leadbitter and it always helps when you move to a new club and know some of the players.

"From what I have seen of Ipswich, the team is playing well but it's just in front of goal where things have not gone quite right. Hopefully I can come in and get in the box, get some chances and score goals."

Stern is on loan at Town until the end of December but won't be available to feature against Palace on Boxing Day.

He is set to return to Selhurst Park after Town's home match against QPR on December 28 but hasn't ruled out a stay beyond the month if that becomes possible.

"Anyone that comes to this Club is going to want to stay," he adds. "The facilities are fantastic and I'm looking forward to my month here.

"The players have made me feel very welcome and we will see how things work out over the next month. For now all I'm thinking about is Sunday and helping Ipswich beat Cardiff."

Subscribers to Ipswich Player can watch the full interview with Stern in today's TV News broadcast.