Hart muffles Pompey chimes

HARD graft has been the secret behind Portsmouth’s success under Paul Hart, and the club’s caretaker manager has no intention of easing off simply because safety is, at last, in sight.

Hart — who has collected 13 points from his eight matches in charge — insists they must target a return from Wednesday’s daunting trip to Manchester United as they seek to secure their top-flight status.

Kanu claimed his first league goal of the season in the 78th minute on Saturday after blocking off Bolton’s heroic goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and applying a final touch to Belhadj’s viciously inswinging corner.