Some of Pompey's fringe men got some useful game time when the Blues beat Swindon 3-0 in a friendly at Swindon Supermarine's ground.

Louis Dennis, Dion Donohue and Lloyd Isgrove all scored to remind Pompey's management they are itching for action in the first team.

Also playing in Wiltshire were Brett Pitman, Adam May and Brandon Haunstrup. All the goals were in the first half.

First team coach Jake Wigley gave his verdict on the workout to the Pompey website, saying: 'It was a good performance and we dictated play for the majority of the game. Louis finished well to get the first goal and was then taken out by a defender, which would have been a red card in a league fixture.

'But Dion curled the free-kick in and Lloyd added another one before half-time, while we created numerous other chances. Matt Casey saw two headers cleared from the line, another free-kick from Brett was well saved and he also sent a half-volley looping narrowly over the bar.

'It was a really professional performance from the senior boys and they need minutes under the belt because as we saw on Saturday, you can get injuries at any time. The young boys also took advantage of the opportunity to impress in front of the manager, as we controlled possession on a difficult surface.'

Pompey: Bass; Bruce (Maloney 52), Casey, Hancott, Haunstrup; May, Donohue; Read, Pitman, Isgrove; Dennis.

* Pompey now know they will play Sunderland in the Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley. The Black Cats beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 in their semi-final.

The two League One promotion rivals meet at HQ on March 31.

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