Pompey boss Kenny Jackett named a youthful side for tonight's visit of West Ham U21s in the Papa John's Trophy. Pictures: Robin Jones

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'Calm, composed, excellent prospect... definitely one to watch' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from defeat against West Ham

By Mark McMahon and Neil Allen

Published 10th Nov 2020, 21:23 BST

Updated 10th Nov 2020, 21:35 BST

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings from tonight’s Papa John’s Trophy defeat at the hands of West Ham under-21s.

The Blues made XI changes to the side that beat Ipswich in the FA Cup on Saturday, handing debuts to youngsters Harry Kavanagh, Charlie Bell and Alfie Stanley for the Southern Group A game.

Yet the team was unable to extend Pompey’s unbeaten run in the competition, which dates back to January 2018, with the Hammers’ Kai Corbett scoring the only goal of the game.