Goals from Leeds’ Sam Greenwood, Manchester City’s James McAtee and Blackburn’s Tyryhs Dolan secured the win for the Young Lions.
It has been revealed that the Blues boss travelled to Colchester to watch Andy Edwards’ side as part of his summer scouting mission.
Cowley was at the game to eye potential loans from Premier League outfits who could have an impact similar to Gavin Bazunu.
The break enabled the former Lincoln boss to step up his scouting roles with a host of games on his busy schedule.
We’ve taken a look at the Young Lions to see who the players who could arrive at Pompey moving forward.
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17. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
The exciting left-winger has been another youngster who has been in scintillating form in the Premier League 2 this campaign. The 19-year-old has appeared 23 times for Crystal Palace at youth level this term, scoring 15 times in both the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy. Rak-Sakyi is yet to make a loan move away from Selhurst Park since his arrival in 2019 but could capture the attention of clubs in League One and the Championship, should he continue his fine form for the remainder of the season. Photo: Henry Browne
18. Jordan James
The 17-year-old came through the ranks at Birmingham City and broke into the first team this season. The midfielder has played 17 times for the Blues in the Championship so far this campaign and has also found the net once. It appears his time at St Andrews could be coming to an end with Everton keen on a summer move for the teenager. Photo: Tony Marshall
19. Jay Stansfield
The 19-year-old striker has been pinpointed as the next best thing to come through the ranks at Fulham. Stansfield has scored five goals in 11 outings in the Premier League 2 this season and has been rewarded with two outings for the first team. The Cottagers will have to battle to retain the striker’s services with Leicester and Crystal Palace keen to acquire the forward. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall