Pompey 1 Bristol Rovers 0: Match ratings

Chief sports writer Neil Allen described the defender’s performance as ‘composed and controlled’ as the centre-half made the most of a rare Blues outing following injury.

But do you agree with Neil’s choice and the rest of his player ratings?

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Match ratings:

Liam O’Brien: Solid – 7

Drew Talbot: Encouraging return – 7

Tom Davies: Showed battling qualities – 7

Jack Whatmough: Made it look so easy – 8

Adam Buxton (2): Steady enough – 7

Ben Close (1): Thrived with captaincy – 8

Amine Linganzi: Covered so much ground – 8

Milan Lalkovic: Disappointing in possession – 6

Kyle Bennett (3): Couldn’t get involved – 6

Kal Naismith: Another wonder goal – 8

Michael Smith: Desperately needs a boost – 5

Subs:

(1) Danny Rose (73min): Added steel – 6

(2) Gareth Evans (73min): Little time to get involved – 5

(3) Noel Hunt (77min)