IPSWICH Town boss Mick McCarthy has said full-back Elliott Hewitt is returning to Colchester United.

The Welsh Under-21 international recently had a successful loan spell with the U's, spending a month with the club, before being recalled by the Blues.

McCarthy called him back as defensive cover, because Jonny Parr was struggling with a groin injury, and the following day Hewitt was on the bench for Town's home game against Wolves.

“Elliott Hewitt’s gone back to Colchester,” McCarthy confirmed.