Portsmouth loanee not considering early Millwall recallÂ

Ben Thompson is refusing to contemplate an early Pompey departure.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Oct 2018, 16:55 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2018, 18:05 BST
On-loan Millwall midfielder Ben ThompsonOn-loan Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson
On-loan Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson

The midfielder is currently on a season-long loan at the Blues from Millwall.

Thompson has impressed during the early stages of the campaign, quickly endearing himself to the Fratton faithful 

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The 23-year-old earned man-of-the-match plaudits against Fleetwood and Burton '“ reward for his combative, high-energy performances. 

On-loan Millwall midfielder Ben ThompsonOn-loan Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson
On-loan Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson

However, some Pompey fans are worried about losing Thompson sooner than expected.

His parent club hold a recall option in January. 

Thompson isn't thinking about a premature Lions return, though, and is revelling playing regular football at Pompey.

He said: '˜I'm just concentrating on my football at the minute '“ I don't think about anything behind the scenes.

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'˜That's down to Millwall and Portsmouth and the two managers to talk about. 

'˜I'm just enjoying playing again and getting out on the pitch.

'˜I want to be playing football. I can't be sitting on the bench again.

'˜I'm 23 now and my career is just really starting. I can't be wasting valuable experience and time on the pitch to sit on the bench.

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'˜So that's something that needs to be discussed and we'll see where it goes.'

Thompson has been in close contact with Millwall boss Neil Harris during his Pompey loan spell.

The Sidcup-born talent is contracted at the Den until June 2020 and currently regards his future with the Lions.

In the meantime, however, he's enjoying his time at the Blues.

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Thompson added: '˜I've spoken to him (Neil Harris) a few times. He's given me a bit of advice and wished me luck before games.

'˜He even came to watch me at Wimbledon. 

'˜It's nice to have the support of the manager '“ he's a top man and I have a lot of respect for him.

'˜I'm still contracted to Millwall, I'm a Millwall player and a big Millwall fan myself.

'˜My future is with Millwall at the moment but it's nice to be respected by the Pompey fans and Pompey as a club.

'˜I heard good things before I came here and it's proven what a great club it is.

'˜I've enjoyed every minute of it '“ I can't fault it one bit.'

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