George Hirst was named Pompey's star man tonightGeorge Hirst was named Pompey's star man tonight
George Hirst was named Pompey's star man tonight

Could've changed Portsmouth fate...Tremendous prospect... Best display of season - check out Neil Allen's ratings from Crystal Palace U21 victory

Fans got a glimpse of Pompey’s future tonight in the Papa John’s Trophy.
By Jordan Cross and Neil Allen
Published 9th Nov 2021, 22:15 BST
Updated 10th Nov 2021, 00:23 BST

And there was another chance for other players to stake a claim for first-team involvement against Crystal Palace under-21s at Fratton Park.

Here’s how chief sports writer Neil Allen saw things. Do you agree with his marks out of 10?

Little to do but dealt with everything efficiently and without fuss - 7

1. Alex Bass

Little to do but dealt with everything efficiently and without fuss - 7 Photo: The News

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Rusty at the beginning but steadily grew into it - 7

2. Kieron Freeman

Rusty at the beginning but steadily grew into it - 7 Photo: The News

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Skipper for the night and led by example to dominate strikers - 8

3. Sean Raggett

Skipper for the night and led by example to dominate strikers - 8 Photo: The News

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Proving to be a reliable defensive presence for Blues. Another good outing - 7

4. Connor Ogilvie

Proving to be a reliable defensive presence for Blues. Another good outing - 7 Photo: The News

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