The former Tottenham man and Ipswich Town legend who proved secret weapon in Portsmouth Championship capture

The new Blues midfielder has told how his famous footballing father told him to opt for a move to Fratton Park.

Dozzell has started all his new side’s four Championship games so far this term, after agreeing a 12-month deal following his exit from QPR.

The 25-year-old had options this summer, including linking up with Sheffield United where he was on trial, but Fratton Park was always the destination for him.

Dozzell is the son of legendary Ipswich midfielder Jason, who also spent four years at the highest level of the game with Spurs in the 90s.

He encountered Pompey in his playing career, with his son’s new home leaving a positive imprint on his memory.

That was clear enough as Dozzell Snr. had an influence on former Birmingham loanee’s decision last month.

And after now sampling Fratton Park on a couple of occasions since joining, Dozzell is confident he made the right call.

Dozzell said: ‘My dad said Portsmouth is a massive club.

‘We had interest from other teams this summer, but this was the one we wanted to do.

‘Obviously he would have played here a few times in his career.

‘I actually played here, but not in front of the fans because it was Covid season.

‘So I didn’t get the atmosphere but now we’re in the Championship we can hopefully kick on.

‘The atmosphere so far has been crazy, hopefully it’s like that all the time.

‘We just have to keep putting in performances so the fans will back us like that, but I’ve really enjoyed that so far.’