'Heart and soul of the team... magnificent presence... poor by his standards' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from win at Hull

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings from the Blues’ 2-0 win against Hull.

As with any big-game victory, there’s plenty of impressive performances.

And tonight was no different, with the Blues players producing a brilliant all-round display to knock Hull off the summit.

Here’s how our chief sports writer rated the players’ displays...

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5. Cam Pring - 7

Showed the defensive side of his game and did well. Photo: JPIMedia

(replaced by Michael Jacobs on 88 minutes): Faded after the break, but still a constant threat. Photo: JPIMedia

Gives team drive, energy and touch of class on the ball. Photo: JPIMedia

The heart and soul of this Pompey side. Photo: JPIMedia