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. — 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

placeholder image — 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 BST

Updated 26th Dec 2019, 17:32 BST

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.

Introduced more energy

13. Gareth Evans (replaced Andy Cannon 72 mins) - 6

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