Evans in Pompey frame after Lowe blow

Gareth Evans is earmarked to line-up against Luton following Jamal Lowe's injury.       Â
Gareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe.  Picture: Joe PeplerGareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe.  Picture: Joe Pepler
Gareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe. Picture: Joe Pepler

 

 

 

Gareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe.  Picture: Joe PeplerGareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe.  Picture: Joe Pepler
Gareth Evans is in the frame to replace the injured Jamal Lowe. Picture: Joe Pepler

 

 

 

 

Evans appeared off the bench in the 62nd minute to replace the influential attacker in the 1-1 draw.

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Lowe could now miss the opening four matches of Pompey's season, which kicks-off on Saturday against the Hatters.

And Pompey's boss admitted Evans is among those in the frame to deputise.

Jackett said: '˜Gareth is an option, he's had a good pre-season down our right side.

'˜You need strength in depth, it was going to happen somewhere along the line.

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'˜We've worked hard in pre-season, had a high amount of games and they've been high-tempo games, tough games. 

'˜Evans is a terrific pro and can play a number of roles on the right-hand side.

'˜Even on Saturday, he produced a cross for Hawkins which he just couldn't quite get around the header and get any power, but it was a fantastic cross.

'˜He is a good set-piece deliverer and a very consistent player.

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'˜Evans is one of those players who can play anywhere down the right-hand side, he spent the whole of that promotion season at right-back.

'˜We have him, Ben Close and Ronan Curtis, so there is some flexibility, we just have to work at it really.'

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