Pompey v Hartlepool: Early team news
Pompey have no fresh injury worries head of the visit of Hartlepool.
The in-form Kal Naismith is pushing for a start having once again shone after appearing from the bench.
However, with the busy Christmas period approaching, his opportunity may come in another fixture.
Jack Whatmough has this week returned to training following injury, yet it is too soon for consideration.
Curtis Main remains sidelined through injury.