25 of the best pictures from Portsmouth's Carabao Cup win against Birmingham City

POMPEY cruised into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win over Birmingham City under the lights at Fratton Park.

Summer recruit Ellis Harrison bagged a double while Ben Close also added a long range effort as the Blues saw off the Championship side last night.

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Kenny Jackett talks to Joe Gallen during the match | Freelance Photo: Barry Zee

Anton Walkes competes with Steve Seddon for the ball | Freelance Photo: Barry Zee

Ben Close is congratulated by Lee Brown following his strike against Birmingham | Freelance Photo: Robin Jones

Ben Close celebrates scoring Pompey's second goal | Freelance Photo: Barry Zee