A Premier League great has congratulated Ipswich Town on their consecutive promotions.

Gary Lineker congratulates Ipswich Town on promotion to Prem | East Anglian Daily Times

Gary Lineker resorted to social media to applaud the Blues for their automatic promotion on Saturday.

He also mentioned that he was looking forward to seeing them on Match of the Day next year.

The former England striker congratulated Ipswich Town on their promotion to the Premier League.

“I look forward to seeing you on BBC Match of the Day next season, with the Foxes. “Well played.”

Several celebrities, including Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran, congratulated Ipswich Town on their promotion.

Ipswich will compete in the top division for the first time since 2002.

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