Soccer: Former Celt Burchill joins Pompey

Portsmouth have signed Scotland striker Mark Burchill from Celtic for £600,000.

The 21-year-old should go straight into the Pompey team for the trip to Stockport after agreeing a four-year deal with the First Division outfit.

‘‘I’m delighted to be joining Pompey,’’ Burchill said.

‘‘I am confident in my own ability and can promise Pompey fans that I will score goals.’’