And the Arsenal starlet is convinced there is still plenty more to come.

The 18-year-old has been a shining light since his on-loan arrival and was once again one of the outstanding performers in the weekend victory over Stoke.

Traore has now featured in all of Pompey's past nine games, starting eight of them.

His scintillating partnership with Nadir Belhadj down the left has also become the Blues' main attacking outlet – their pace, skill and movement often wreaking havoc.

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Pompey have the France under-18 international until the end of the season, when he will return to the Emirates.

And Traore has been quick to pay tribute to the Redknapp factor for making it all possible.

He said: 'I am enjoying it a lot because I am playing in lots of games. That's what I came for.

'Most of all, I am definitely improving as a player.

'Harry has been very good. He's doing what he promised before I came to Portsmouth. He is giving me games, giving me the experience and I am better because of it.

'I have learned how to play in different situations, things like simple passing, control and my awareness. My game in these areas has improved, definitely.

'I think it's an excellent team. We have great players in each position.

'We have a great bench – people who come on and make a difference like Nadir did against Vitoria for the second goal. A great team.

'I'm happy. I get on very well with everyone and I am getting the experience and that is down to the manager. I thank him for that.

'For me this is only the beginning. I haven't played 10 games yet and I think there's more to come.'

Traore may be steadily improving with experience but his understanding with Belhadj has been instant.

The on-loan duo have struck up an impressive rapport down the left flank, as Andy Griffin found out on Sunday.

The former Blues full-back was given a torrid time by the pacy duo who attacked him at will during the Fratton Park victory.

And Traore is pleased with their progress.

He added: 'Me and Nadir link up well.

'At the beginning we found it a bit hard but now we have started to understand each other and it's working.

'We are the same type of player. We are both quick and like to attack and I think we can do something together on the left side this year.'

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