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Portsmouth boss drops selection hint over emerging starlet after international breakthrough

Northern Ireland have come calling for the summer Pompey signing, with John Mousinho sending a message to the attacker over his Blues first-team minutes.

By Jordan Cross · Portsmouth News

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:00 AM

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John Mousinho hinted Eoin Kenny is likely to return to Portsmouth's matchday squad against Stoke City.
Kenny recently earned his first senior Northern Ireland call-up for Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary.
The 20-year-old attacker joined Portsmouth from Dundalk during the summer on a three-year contract.

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Portsmouth manager John Mousinho indicated that forward Eoin Kenny is close to returning to first-team action for their match against Stoke City. The 20-year-old attacker recently received a senior international call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for Nations League matches against Ukraine and Hungary.

Kenny joined Portsmouth from Dundalk in the summer on a three-year contract and has made two appearances this season. Mousinho praised the forward's work ethic and fitness, noting he was unfortunate to miss recent squads following a positive Championship display against Wolves.

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