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Goal - Ben Close (33) of Portsmouth is mobbed as he celebrates scoring a goal to give a 1-0 lead during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Wycombe Wanderers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 26 December 2019. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548

Neil Allen's Portsmouth ratings: who shone in the Blues' victory over Wycombe?

By Neil Allen and Will Rooney
Published 26th Dec 2019, 13:18 GMT
Updated 26th Dec 2019, 17:32 GMT

Ben Close was named The News’ man of the match in Pompey’s 2-0 victory over Wycombe.

Check out how chief sports writer Neil Allen’s rated Kenny Jackett's troops.

Ran himself into the ground yet again

9. Andy Cannon (replaced by Gareth Evans 72mins) - 7

Ran himself into the ground yet again | Freelance Photo: Graham Hunt

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What a scoring streak

10. Ronan Curtis (replaced by John Marquis 90mins) - 8

What a scoring streak | Freelance Photo: Graham Hunt

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Plays such a selfless role

11. Ellis Harrison - 7

Plays such a selfless role | Freelance Photo: Graham Hunt

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Excellent assist for crucial second goal

12. Marcus Harness (replaced Ryan Williams 7mins) - 7

Excellent assist for crucial second goal | Freelance Photo: Graham Hunt

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