McKenna 'surprised' by penalty questions after Boro draw

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna believes his side deserved a penalty in the final moments of a turbulent 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, which sees the Tractor Boys back up to second in the Championship.

"Bit surprised about how many questions I've had about [the penalty]," McKenna told BBC Radio Suffolk.

"To me, the ball's going across the face of goal and [Adilson] Malanda pulls George Hirst back as he's running in there."

Ultimately the result was decided in the 87th minute when Jack Clarke converted from the spot to equalise in a game which "ebbed and flowed" and had constant momentum shifts.

"Really, really good first-half performance. Really dominant against a side who have been dominant in almost every game they've had in the last few months," McKenna said.

"Started the second half OK, disappointed that they get the goal and then the momentum went to them for 15-20 minutes.

"I certainly wouldn't have taken a point in the first half or before their second goal, but at 2-1, where the game was at that point, I probably would've shook on it," he added.

Ipswich will travel to Charlton on Wednesday (19:45 BST) before trips to West Bromwich Albion and Southampton. They then host Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the season, ending a run of four games in 11 days.

"We know we've got a massive spell now, certainly we've put ourselves in a good position but three away games in six days at this stage of the season is tough," said McKenna.

"We're in a good position but we know it's going to take an incredible effort from here."