No Ross McCrorie or John Marquis as same again for Portsmouth against Tranmere

Kenny Jackett has stuck to a winning formula for today’s visit of Tranmere.
Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 10th Aug 2019, 14:32 GMT
Updated 10th Aug 2019, 15:16 GMT
Ross McCrorie is on the bench for Pompey against Tranmere following his return from suspension. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages/PinRoss McCrorie is on the bench for Pompey against Tranmere following his return from suspension. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages/Pin
Ross McCrorie is on the bench for Pompey against Tranmere following his return from suspension. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages/Pin

Despite the availability of Ross McCrorie and John Marquis, having missed the midweek victory over Birmingham, it is same again for the Blues.

McCrorie was absent from that 3-0 success through a one-match ban, while Marquis was attending the birth of his child.

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Both are back in the squad for today’s League One clash with Tranmere, but have been named on the bench.

Instead, Ben Close, Ellis Harrison and Andy Cannon keep their places, having impressed against the Championship side.

Pompey are still without the injured Ryan Williams, Bryn Morris and Jack Whatmough.

Pompey: MacGillivray, Walkes, Downing, Burgess, Brown, Naylor, Close, Harness, Cannon, Curtis, Harrison.

Subs: Bass, Pitman, Raggett, Haunstrup, McCrorie, Marquis, Evans.

Related topics:John MarquisKenny JackettPortsmouthBirminghamAndy CannonPompey

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