Steve Bruce will come face to face with his offspring at Portman Road on Wednesday evening when his Latics side face Ipswich Town in the Carling Cup.

Alex Bruce currently plys his trade for the Tractor Boys and proud father, Steve, is relishing the contest.

He said: "It is about time I turned him over. It's a game we definitely want to win. The club got to the final a few seasons ago and it would be great to have a run like that again.

"We'll put out a strong squad, that's for sure. To be honest we've got no others but what you've seen so far this season and it could be a chance for me to put in two or three who haven't featured that much and need a game."

Alex played for Steve at Birmingham City before making his own way at Ipswich. Now a commanding central defender (in the same mould as father, Steve). Alex has become an integral part of the Ipswich line up.