‘He’s got to…’ – Verdict delivered on St Johnstone loanee Toby Steward amid Portsmouth goalkeeping issues

Journalist Jordan Cross believes Portsmouth will let 21-year-old goalkeeper Toby Steward remain on loan at St Johnstone for the rest of the season despite the club's current goalkeeping struggles. While some supporters view Steward as an immediate solution, Cross expects Portsmouth to avoid recalling him in January and instead hand him a chance to compete for the starting spot next summer.

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has faced selection issues following inconsistent performances from goalkeepers Nico Schmid and Daniel Bielica in the Championship. Steward, who signed a new three-year contract earlier this year, has gained valuable experience with Crawley Town and St Johnstone under manager Simo Valakari without yet making a senior appearance for Portsmouth.