Pompey made it four straight League One wins this afternoon following a 1-0 triumph at Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

placeholder image — Pompey made it four straight League One wins this afternoon following a 1-0 triumph at Port Vale. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'Sublime pass for the winner'... 'Brimming with pace, belief and movement'... 'Pick of the defence' - Neil Allen's ratings from Portsmouth victory over Port Vale

By Neil Allen

Chief sports writer

Published 27th Aug 2022, 17:10 GMT

Updated 27th Aug 2022, 17:34 GMT

Pompey claimed top spot following a fourth successive League One victory this afternoon.

Dane Scarlett’s first-half goal proved decisive for Danny Cowley's men in their triumph over Port Vale.

Here are Neil Allen’s ratings for a Blues side which is enjoying a strong start to the 2022-23 season...

13. Michael Jacobs - 6

Replaced Ronan Curtis in 65th minute. Injected a bit of life into Pompey's second-half display and Joe Morrell should have finished off his pass in stoppage time. Photo: National World

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14. Joe Morrell - 6

Replaced Tom Lowery in the 69th minute. Good to see him back for his first outing of the season following injury. Should have capped it with a stoppage-time goal after being teed up by Michael Jacobs. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown