Portsmouth boss makes Gillingham changes - including 18-year-old striker named on bench

Kenny Jackett has made three changes to his Pompey side for this evening’s trip to Gillingham.
Neil Allen
By Neil Allen
Published 20th Oct 2020, 17:44 BST
Ryan Williams is recalled to Pompey's side for tonight's trip to Gillingham. Picture: Nigel Keene/ProSportsImagesRyan Williams is recalled to Pompey's side for tonight's trip to Gillingham. Picture: Nigel Keene/ProSportsImages
Ryan Williams is recalled to Pompey's side for tonight's trip to Gillingham. Picture: Nigel Keene/ProSportsImages

The Blues require a much-needed positive outcome during this disappointing start to the campaign – and their manager has responded.

With Ellis Harrison out for up to three weeks, John Marquis is the inevitable replacement, particularly as the only other senior striker at the club.

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Other alterations to the side which lost 1-0 to Doncaster at the weekend is Ryan Williams and Michael Jacobs granted recalls.

They come in for Ronan Curtis and Ben Close, who both drop to the bench.

Among the substitutes is teenage striker Alfie Stanley, who played for the Rocks in the Isthmian League on Saturday during his loan spell.

He featured for 17 minutes off the bench for Jack Pearce’s side against East Thurrock United.

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The 18-year-old was previously involved with the first-team as an unused substitute at Stevenage in the Carabao Cup on the opening day of the season.

Pompey: MacGillivray, Johnson, Whatmough, Raggett, Brown, Naylor, Cannon, Williams, Harness, Jacobs, Marquis.

Subs: Bass, Stanley, Curtis, Close, Pring, Nicolaisen, Morris.

Related topics:Alfie StanleyBluesGillinghamKenny JackettPortsmouthRyan WilliamsRonan CurtisBen CloseJohn Marquis

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