Nineteen-year-old Terry Devlin scored on his first league start for Portsmouth, helping them secure a 3-2 victory over Reading. Devlin, who recently joined Portsmouth from Glentoran, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. The win solidified Portsmouth's position at the top of EFL League One.
Former Irish League teenager Terry Devlin says a text message from his mum made Saturday's heroics for Portsmouth even more special.
It was the latest sign of Devlin's talent following a big move to Portsmouth from Glentoran in the summer.Reflecting on the win, Devlin told Portsmouth's social media team: "I was absolutely buzzing. It was my first start, and at a really good stadium as well. "I was just buzzing when he said my name. It just shows that to get promoted you need your full squasd and you need to be ready when called upon, and thankfully I was ready."
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