Last season's highs not an overnight success - Devlin

Portsmouth defender Terry Devlin says his performances from last season have been thanks to multiple campaigns of dedication and hard work.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman featured in 40 games and won Pompey's player of the season award.

He was utilised across various positions by John Mousinho, playing at right-back while also appearing in attacking midfield during some matches.

"The success from last season didn't just happen overnight," Devlin told BBC Radio Solent.

"It's the full season before that when I was in and out and sometimes left out of squads and not travelling.

"It was those moments that really counted and when I was doing extras on the pitch after for 20-30 minutes every day and stuff like that there, I think that's what really paid off."

Devlin scored five goals with one assist last season and is now heading into his fourth season at Fratton Park since signing from Glentoran in the summer of 2023.

The versatile defender and midfielder is hoping to better a number of different aspects of his game in pre-season before the Championship campaign gets under way.

"I can improve technically, get better on the ball and receiving the pass," he added.

"This year I want to improve more in the creativity aspect of my game too, I think I got six goals and assists last year and I'm hoping to improve on that.

"I can then be a bit tidier in the final third as well, have a bit more quality in there and then obviously keep up the defensive work."