From the goalkeeping department up to the strikers, there’s strength in depth in every position and it's a key reason why the Blues sit fourth in the table. But there’s always room for improvement, no matter if that’s Pompey, Liverpool or Barcelona.Here, sports writer Will Rooney selects one player from each third-tier club who would improve Kenny Jackett's squad...
13. Peterborough - Ivan Toney
Who wouldn’t want the striker?! He ran amok around Pompey at London Road a few weeks ago, with his superb lobbed finish his 26th goal in just 39 games this term. Photo: Simon Davies
14. Rochdale - Callum Camps
Eight goals in 38 games represents a decent return for the attacking midfielder, who has previously been linked with Championship Blackburn. Photo: Daniel Chesterton
15. Rotherham - Freddie Ladapo
A striker Pompey looked at in the summer but turned down because of wage demands. Ladapo’s been key in Rotherham’s promotion push, notching 17 times in 39 games . Photo: Joe Pepler
16. Shrewsbury - Aaron Pierre
Someone the Blues have run the rule over this term. Pierre has been a standout player for the Shrews this term , bagging four goals in37 games. He's is a centre-back who'd add power to Kenny Jackett's rearguard Photo: Catherine Ivill