Ellis Harrison returns against Rochdale for Portsmouth top-three bid

Ellis Harrison returns for Pompey – but must settle for a place on the bench.
Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 28th Feb 2020, 18:56 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2020, 19:01 BST
Ellis Harrison returns to Pompey's squad against Rochdale following dead leg. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImagesEllis Harrison returns to Pompey's squad against Rochdale following dead leg. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
Ellis Harrison returns to Pompey's squad against Rochdale following dead leg. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

The striker is back from a dead leg to feature in Kenny Jackett’s 18-man squad against Rochdale this evening.

However, he cannot dislodge in-form John Marquis, who has netted nine goals during a prolific 2020 so far.

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Instead, Harrison replaces Oli Hawkins among the substitutes, with Brett Pitman retaining his place on the bench.

There are, however, two changes to the starting XI for Jackett’s side, who can tonight break into League One's top three for the first time this season.

James Bolton comes in for Ross McCrorie at right-back, while Cameron McGeehan replaces Ben Close in midfield.

Meanwhile, Lee Brown keeps his place ahead of Steve Seddon at left-back.

Pompey (4-2-3-1): Bass, Bolton, Burgess, Raggett, Seddon, Naylor, McGeehan, Williams, Cannon, Curtis, Marquis.

Subs: MacGillivray, McCrorie, Seddon, Pitman, Harness, Harrison, Close.

Related topics:John MarquisBrett PitmanKenny JackettRochdalePortsmouth

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