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We’re live from Pompey’s Spanish training camp in the Murcia region of south-east Spain where where The News will be bringing you live updates, video, insight and interviews throughout the day.
The players are due down for breakfast at 8.30am Spanish time and then it’s a short walk from their hotel to the Pinatar Arena for the first of two sessions today.
Stay with us for all the latest.
LIVE: Pompey’s Spanish pre-season training camp
Key Events
- New signing Zak Swanson trains with new team-mates
- Live updates and insight from Pompey’s training base in Murcia
Some news over Pompey’s reported interest in Jake Payne this morning
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Danny Cowley will not pursue a deal for Swindon midfielder Jack Payne.
No triallists!
Something of a surprise that there’s none of the weekend triallists in Spain with Pompey - that includes Andre Wisdom who impressed in the quickfire warm-up games against Hawks and Gosport. Keeper Josh Gould and Bournemouth’s Christian Saydee were others to features over the weekend.
Pompey new boy Zak Swanson is with the group after last night’s signing
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Pompey have unveiled Zak Swanson as their second signing of the summer.
Familiar faces
Pompey aren’t the only English team staying at their hotel near the Pinatar Arena where they will train. Mark Hughes and Bradford are also present along with Crawley and their new boss Kevin Betsy. All three have their breakfast rooms around the reception with meeting rooms on the floor below.
Good morning from Murcia!
We’re live from Pompey’s Spanish training camp where The News will be bringing you live updates, insight and interviews through the day. The players are due down for breakfast at 8.30am Spanish time and then it’s a short walk from their hotel to the Pinatar Arena for the first of two sessions today.
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