Went to the Pompey match today to do a bit of Dane spotting as I’m just down the road.
This should be taken in the context of the fact he’s playing with Portsmouth. Linked up attacking play was thin on the ground and they were all content to kick the ball around in their own half, till Shrewsbury had the audacity to nick it and score, which woke them up a bit.
When Dane got the ball his passing was generally quick and positive, and he made a couple of attempts on goal that smashed into defenders. Biggest pleasant surprise was that he was busy elsewhere, I counted 3 times that he won possession back in midfield, stopping their attacks and starting his own. Also quite assertive for such a young lad, showing the others where he wanted the ball played. Shame his teammates rarely delivered!
He’s taller and stronger than I remember, but got tackled a lot and didn’t always have the power to come out intact- he was definitely hobbling by the end. I thought he was the best player there, but I’m biased and was focused on him. He did get man of the match, although a few of the Pompey fans around me were like “really?” I think they were just fed up with their team in general. They all got booed off, as after a strong start, things are feeling a bit bogged down. Guess we know that feeling!