‘Rustiness showed’, ‘frustrating to watch', ‘moment to savour’: Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings from weak Reading cup exit

Pompey writer

Published 12th Aug 2025, 21:52 BST

Updated 12th Aug 2025, 21:56 BST

The Pompey ratings are in from tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Reading.

Do you agree with how Blues writer Jordan Cross saw it at Fratton Park?

Added composure, decent touches and crosses after replacing Swift at break | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages

Did more in second half cameo than many of his team-mates across the rest of the night combined. | Getty Images

Moment to savour for young hope as he capped second-half Pompey goal with late finish in front of the Fratton End. Photo: Jason Brown

Buzzed around but little in the way of goal threat when on as a sub. Photo: Portsmouth FC