Michael Smith has given an upbeat verdict on his new team-mates - and has outlined how they can get out of League Two.

The 24-year-old striker has joined the Blues on loan from Swindon for all but the rest of the season and is delighted at the move.

He told The News: 'I was chuffed to bits when the call came. I haven’t started a game since October, so I can’t wait to get going again now. The aim is to play games and get the goals to get Portsmouth to where they need to be.

'I’m intending to make the most of being here. It’s massive now. We have to put a run together. It’s not the greatest league in the world to get out of.

'We’ll need to win 12 games to secure automatic promotion, so every game is a final. We have to take that attitude into (Leyton) Orient on Saturday. I’m looking forward to training with the boys. I’ll train with the boys Friday and then see what they’re about.

'You can tell their quality, though. I haven’t spoken to anyone here. I know Danny Hollands from my time at Charlton and I know about a few of the lads. But I watch the Football League show and I’ve been watching clips on YouTube.'

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