‘Does the dirty work magnificently… Tried to inspire Pompey’ – Neil Allen’s Portsmouth player ratings following defeat to Sunderland

By Mark McMahon

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST

Updated 11th May 2019, 23:17 BST

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey player ratings from the Blues’ League One play-off semi-final first-leg game against Sunderland.

The Black Cats take a 1-0 lead into Thursday’s second leg at Fratton Park thanks to substitute Chris Maguire’s 62nd-minute strike.

The Pompey players applaud the travelling Fratton faithful Picture: Joe Pepler

placeholder image — The Pompey players applaud the travelling Fratton faithful Picture: Joe Pepler

Tested little but superb second-half save

placeholder image — Tested little but superb second-half save

Dependable as ever

placeholder image — Dependable as ever

Fascinating battle with Wyke

placeholder image — Fascinating battle with Wyke

Tried to inspire Pompey with forward runs

placeholder image — Tried to inspire Pompey with forward runs

Coped admirably in unfamiliar role

placeholder image — Coped admirably in unfamiliar role

Neil Allen Pompey Portsmouth Sunderland League One Blues Fratton Park Chris Maguire