Portsmouth play their first ever competitive match in Europe tonight (Thursday, September 18th) when Portuguese outfit Guimares come to town.

Boss Harry Redknapp has called on the Fratton Park crowd to roar Pompey on to a winning start against a team who came third in Portugal's top flight last season.

Redknapp may have to compensate for the loss of winger John Utaka through a knee injury, with former Reading man Glen Little ready to step in if required.

The canny

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