Pompey players are downbeat after conceding against arch-rivals SouthamptonPompey players are downbeat after conceding against arch-rivals Southampton
Pompey players are downbeat after conceding against arch-rivals Southampton

'Keeps growing into first-team role... Pompey's brightest attacking player' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings from the 4-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Southampton

Pompey’s run in the Carabao Cup was ended by south-coast enemies Southampton at Fratton Park.

A double from Danny Ings in the first 45 minutes was followed by efforts from Cedric Soares and substitute Nathan Redmond in the second half as the Blues were beaten 4-0 by their biggest rivals. Here’s how Neil Allen rated the performances of the Pompey players in the south-coast derby encounter.

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