LEAGUE ONE
BEN Close has established himself as a Portsmouth first-team regular this term and claims the faith shown in him by Kenny Jackett was a key reason for signing a new contract.
The 21-year-old midfielder will now be at Pompey until 2020. “It’s a great feeling to commit myself to this club and I’m grateful to have had the chance to play more games,” said Close, who had appeared 20 times before the weekend. “The gaffer’s put his faith in me and I’m just trying to play as well as I can. Thankfully, I’ve had a good run in the...