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Ed Sheeran 'Super Happy' at Ipswich Town Promotion to Premier League

Sheeran joined Kieran McKenna and the squad in the changing room after Ipswich clinched automatic promotion with a 3-0 win over QPR.

  • On Saturday, Ipswich Town secured automatic promotion to the Premier League after defeating QPR 3-0, clinching second place in the Championship.
  • Pop superstar Sheeran joined head coach Kieran McKenna and the team in the changing room, singing his 2011 hit "The A Team" to celebrate the promotion.
  • Goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene in the opening nine minutes put Ipswich in control, with Kasey McAteer adding a third goal five minutes from time.
  • McKenna hailed the promotion as a "great achievement," expressing pride in the staff and group for their work throughout the season.
  • QPR manager Julien Stephan admitted his team failed to find "a way to respond" to Ipswich's early pressure, though they improved in the second half.
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The English second division football season concluded on Saturday. As first and second place, Coventry and Ipswich have secured their place in the top flight next season. Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City will fight for a place in the top flight in additional matches.

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Music superstar joins Ipswich's promotion celebrations

Ed Sheeran joins Ipswich players in the changing rooms after it was confirmed the side had been promoted to the Premier League.

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