It’s a squad bulging with talent currently making waves in football.
And the one thing they all have in common? They’re Pompey boys.
Whether being from Portsmouth or, as is mostly the case, making up part of the club’s academy at one time or another, it’s a group which shows just how much talent comes from our communities.
With Pompey in the Championship next season where there are nine subs used, we’ve assembled a full squad of players with links to the city who are currently playing. How do you think this lot would get on?
Whether being from Portsmouth or, as is mostly the case, making up part of the club’s academy at one time or another, it’s a group which shows just how much talent comes from our communities.
5. Adam Webster
Another academy graduate from West Wittering who got 81 appearances under his belt before excelling at Premier League level with Brighton, via Ipswich and Bristol City.Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
6. Matt Ritchie
Gosport boy only got to make 10 appearances before leaving for Swindon. Had a long stint with Newcastle which is set to come to a close this summer. | Getty Images
7. Marlon Pack
A Pompey story with the happiest of chapters of late, after leaving with just two senior sub outings to his name in 2011. The Buckland boy picked up plenty of Championship football before lifting the League One crown last month. | Getty Images
8. James Ward-Prowse
Oaklands School student from Farlington had a short spell with Pompey's academy, before the former season ticket holder went to Southampton. Now the England international is with West Ham. | Getty Images