The trait which gives a clear insight into what's happening within the Portsmouth camp
Joe Gallen believes Pompey’s determination to avoid back-to-back league defeats underlined how their character is coming to the fore.
The Blues’ season hit another high with an excellent 3-1 win at League One pacesetters Lincoln City last night.
Kenny Jackett’s side bounced back from Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Charlton with a dominant showing at Sincil Bank.
The win means Pompey continue a long-established pattern of avoiding back-to-back league defeats which stretches back to January 2019 - a period of 656 days.
Gallen told how giving a response was foremost in their players mind, as they controlled the game against Michael Appleton’s side.
And the Blues’ No2 feels that determination to do so underlines a growing spirit in the squad.
Gallen said: ‘It was a frustrating result on Saturday and we wanted to put that right.
‘There’s a spirit growing among the players.
‘Lincoln have been playing well and are up there in terms of the league table, so to go up north to a tough place like this and get the win is pleasing.
‘There’s a camaraderie growing among the players and we can feel that.’
Rasmus Nicolaisen earned Gallen’s praise as he delivered an impressive showing, as he was handed his full league bow after arriving on loan from FC Midtjylland last month.
The Dane showed plenty of quality on the ball in a cool and calm display which caught the eye.
Gallen added: ‘He was excellent defending and heading.
‘But there’s also his left-foot distribution which has been very good for us
‘We think he’s a good player, but it’s just Raggett and Jack (Whatmough) have played very well so far.’
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