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Forde dismisses talk over where his future lies

David Forde is not thinking about whether his future lies at Pompey or Millwall - instead he is totally focused on getting the Blues promoted.

The goalkeeper has impressed in keeping 18 clean sheets in Pompey's campaign so far during a season-long loan from The Den.

Forde told London News Online: 'I've thoroughly enjoyed it. It has been a great move for me, especially on the football front. We've only got five games to go and are eight points clear of the next team.

'If we maintain the form we have shown over recent months there is no reason we can't achieve our goals. I've kept 18 clean sheets, which is a fantastic return. I set off at the start of the season with 20 as a target. It's been great to get back playing and get into my groove.'

Talking about his loan move away from Millwall, Forde said: 'There were a few clubs who came in for me but I didn't feel they were actually right. Once I got the phone call from Pompey it was a no-brainer. It reminded me of the challenge when I first went to Millwall - I could see the potential.

'Portsmouth are a club which should at least be in the Championship. We are getting 18,000 for home games, which is phenomenal. I don't think you'd get many clubs in the country achieving that.'

He added: 'I'm totally present in the moment. Millwall is very close to my heart. I love Millwall and I'm very appreciative about what they have given me through the years. There'll always be an affection there. Whatever will be, will be. I'm concentrating on getting Portsmouth promoted and keeping more clean sheets. Barring a disaster, we should go up.'

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