Jamal Lowe has earned high praise from Kenny Jackett - who hopes the winger will play Championship football for Pompey.

The manager believes former Hampton and Richmond star Lowe has the attributes needed to carry on climbing the football ladder, something he hopes he can do by staying at Fratton Park.

Lowe has been one of Pompey's stars this season and Jackett told The News: 'I do think Jamal can play in the Championship. He has the athleticism and the power. As you go up each division, the first thing you see is the size of the players, the power of the players and the pace of the players is higher.'

He added: 'In terms of Jamal, I feel that, in terms of potential, why shouldn't he be looking at the next level and hope to get there with us — then be able to hold his own?

‘Generally his athleticism and pace stands out, while he does have a hunger to work and improve, which I like with players. He has worked had on all aspects, he is a fit lad and trains hard, I have to rein him in sometimes. He’s in the gym, wants to work on his left foot, wants to work on his finishing and it was good to see him get a header against Southend.

‘He has improved, improved his understanding of the system but, overall, almost two years into his Portsmouth career he’s had a positive contribution so far. And there is a lot to build on and improve.’

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