Campbell gets Redknapp backing

Sol Campbell has been backed by boss Harry Redknapp and his Portsmouth teammates to lead Portsmouth into the second round group stage of the UEFA Cup - and show his detractors that bad mouthing cannot damage his enduring ability.

The 34-year-old former England veteran was subjected to major, if familiar, abuse from thousands of Tottenham fans who still cannot forgive him for joining arch-rivals Arsenal seven years ago.