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JACKETT’S AIMING FOR THE HIGH LIFE

By Alex Crook

HEAD TO HEAD: Pompey’s Jamal Lowe, left, is congratulated by Ronan Curtis
PICTURE: TGS

PORTSMOUTH manager Kenny Jackett set his sights on mounting a promotion push after starting the season with a gritty win over newly-promoted Luton.
Jamal Lowe’s 16th-minute goal was enough to earn all three points in front of a crowd of more than 19,000 at Fratton Park.
But Pompey were made to ride their luck as Luton were the better team throughout and the Hatters twice hit the woodwork.
Jackett said: “We finished just outside the play-offs last season and we are lookin...

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