Thompson toasts '˜unbelievable' Portsmouth debut against Oxford United

The midfielder delivered a man-of-the-match performance on his Blues bow as Kenny Jackett's troops delivered a stylish 4-1 victory over Oxford United on Saturday

Just 24 hours after moving to Fratton Park on a season-long loan from Millwall, Thompson was swiftly handed his maiden appearance.

The 22-year-old oozed class in Pompey's engine room to help his side maintain their 100-per-cent start to the League One season and best opening to a league campaign for 30 years.

After featuring just eight times for the Lions last season, Thompson savoured every minute of his first Blues outing.

He said: '˜I really enjoyed the game.

'˜I haven't started a league game in more than a year '“ maybe even a bit longer.

'˜To finally get back out there, play in a game that really matters and have big support behind us is the best feeling in the world.

'˜I had a decent game I thought, obviously the fans loved it and we managed to get the three point and that's all that matters.

'˜It was brilliant to get back playing. I made nine appearances last season and it wasn't easy for me sitting on the bench and watching the team do very well.

'˜It was a hard team to get into.

'˜But to come to Pompey, play football again and be out there on Saturday was unbelievable '“ a great feeling.'