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Youngster 'wouldn't be on the bench if he wasn't ready'

Portsmouth News

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September 20, 2025

Makenzie Kirk is ready to be thrust into the Championship after a frantic Fratton Park arrival.

- by Jordan Cross

Youngster 'wouldn't be on the bench if he wasn't ready'

John Mousinho has backed the promising new attacking addition to be ready to feature against Sheffield Wednesday today if called upon.

Kirk's deadline day capture from St Johnstone was the precursor to a dizzying time for the 21-year-old, as he went off on international duty to Georgia in Northern Ireland under-21's 1-1 European Under-21 Championship qualifier.

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