Michael Doyle says the arrival of two Hampton hotshots in the Pompey squad will help keep their fellow forwards on their toes.

Pompey have welcomed Jamal Lowe and Nicke Kabamba into the squad and skipper Doyle believes it can only be good to have extra competition for places.

He told The News: 'Obviously Jamal was in a lot earlier — he came in for a few days last year. I think the manager just wanted to get a look at him earlier on this season before they signed him.

‘He made an impression right away, though. And I thought he did really well on his debut last Saturday — he came on and gave the crowd a lift. He gave us a lift as well — he had a lot of energy and played a big part in the goal, so that was a great start for him.

'Obviously the new lad Nicke signed this week which was great as well. He was in last week training with us and like Jamal made an impression.

‘With a fresh face around the place it gives everybody a lift. ‘And non-league players are hungry and want to impress and improve. To get a chance to come to a club like Pompey — without wanting to be disrespectful — they must be revelling in it.

‘You can see in training they are champing at the bit to play — like everyone else. ‘So it just gives everyone a lift and keeps you on your toes — it is more competition.’

Pompey were frozen out of action on Saturday at Crawley but return to their League Two campaign at home to Exeter next Saturday.

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