Pompey are set to hand debuts to a number of players when they field a young XI in the JP Trophy at Exeter on Tuesday night.

Assistant manager Leam Richardson spelled out the likely selection policy for the game but insisted it was a competition for which the club had respect.

He told the club website: 'It’s a game that we want to win — we’re certainly not disrespecting the competition. We won’t be underestimating Exeter, but there are certain players in the squad that we feel need games.

'We’re still learning about a few people — both individually and as part of a collective. It’s a chance to take a close look at them in a competitive environment.

'There will also be some of younger players involved who have got a lot of promise. It’s no secret that we’ve got some talented guys and I’m sure you’ll see that on Tuesday.

'There will be three or four lads making their debuts, but they’re all worthy of playing for Pompey and have been knocking on the door in training. We feel we can send this side out and they’ll be capable of getting a result against Exeter.'

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