'What a team... thought Whatmough was back?' - fans react to Portsmouth's team at Bristol Rovers
Kenny Jackett has made just the one change from the 2-0 victory over Swindon Town last week.
George Byers earns his first Blues start since arriving from Swansea in January, replacing Marcus Harness.
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Hide AdThat means James Bolton keeps his spot in central defence alongside Sean Raggett, despite Jack Whatmough and Rasmus Nicolaisen both available.
Nicolaisen is named on the bench after the birth of his second son, with Whatmough omitted from the squad completely.
Here's how the Fratton faithful reacted to the team news on Twitter...
@Jamesr02_
Come on lads, let’s win this for Kenny
@jackettsjacket
Excited to Byers as a starter & how he controls the game. Can't think of a better 11. Players pushing for positions everywhere & some got to feel hard done by as have done nothing wrong it's just a strong squad #pompey
@jackcummins_9
Byers is the new Thompson
@PFCOlly
What a team oh my lord
@blakepfc
4-2-3-1? Even still that is class
@Mourby
Glad to see Byers given a go. He was very good when he came on last game!
@ChrisMoat96
Strong team that. No complaints from me! Come on Pompey!!