'Was at his trickiest... display to savour... responded with passion and effort' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings from 5-0 thumping of Aston Villa U21s

By Neil Allen

Published 4th Oct 2022, 22:06 BST

Updated 5th Oct 2022, 08:47 BST

Pompey fired five past Aston Villa’s under-21s without reply in the Papa John’s Trophy tonight.

A Josh Koroma brace, plus efforts from Ronan Curtis, Michael Jacobs and Reeco Hackett handed Danny Cowley’s much-changed side the victory.

Here’s how the Blues’ players performed on a comfortable night at Fratton Park.

(Replaced Sean Raggett on 46 minutes): More match minutes for the Welshman, who as neat and tidy as ever. Photo: National World

(Replaced Michael Jacobs on 68 minutes): Good energy and passion with some promising moments. Photo: Jason Brown