Josh Murphy speaks to Sky Sports about Portsmouth's tough start to the season, leaving Oxford and his glorious day at Wembley in May.
A sunny May day in Wembley can feel a long time away once the reality of next season kicks in. But for Josh Murphy, memories of his performance at Wembley still bring a smile to his face, even if it wasn't quite perfect in his eyes. 'Maybe if I'd scored a hat-trick,' he tells Sky Sports with a laugh. The winger, then playing for Oxford, scored both goals as they defied the odds to beat Bolton and seal promotion to the Championship.
'We played there at the end of last season and the atmosphere was just unbelievable. It felt like a really good fit. 'I know the manager and what he wanted to do. They're effectively a sleeping giant, they've got massive aspirations and I want to be a part of that journey. 'It's a new challenge for me here and I'm just really excited to kick on.' Admittedly, it has not been the perfect start for Murphy or Pompey.
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