Out-of-contract eight committed to Portsmouth's play-off campaign

The boss revealed none of his squad has expressed hesitation about playing in the Blues’ remaining matches.

Eight members of Jackett’s squad are nearing the conclusion of their current Fratton Park deals.

They include Christian Burgess – who has options elsewhere, including on the continent, having been tabled fresh Pompey terms.

Brett Pitman, Lee Brown and Oli Hawkins are also on the list.

The risk of injury has already seen Charlton striker Lyle Taylor declare he will not play when the Championship resumes as he does not want to get injured and scupper ‘a life-changing move’ away from the Addicks.

Jackett admitted that was not the case at Pompey, however, as the PO4 outfit prepare for their semi-final double-header against Oxford next month.

The Blues manager said: ‘Nobody has said that to me or shown any hesitation (that they don’t want to play).

‘Generally, there has been some excitement in the squad about getting back playing.

‘It's a big one for us and we have an opportunity to be successful this season.

‘We haven't had any information from any of the players not wanting to play and we have been in constant dialogue with them.

‘Regarding Lyle Taylor, every situation is individual and I say that within my squad.

‘It is an individual situation and you have to deal with each one separately.’