Draw puts Pompey in Black Cats’ path

By Jim Hay

STAR MAN SEAN MCCONVILLE Accrington
PORTSMOUTH manager Kenny Jackett urged his strikers to rediscover their shooting boots in the play-offs after being held to a draw at home by Accrington Stanley.
Pompey will face Sunderland in the semi-finals after missing out to Charlton on third place by just one goal after Ben Close’s long-range strike cancelled out Sean McConville’s opener. Jackett said: “We got 88 points and we cannot complain about that. That sets a very high standard.
“We have to be ready for the play-offs, whoever you play, and we will be. ...

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