Crouch on the bench for Pompey

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams opted for a one-man attack for his side’s crucial UEFA Cup clash in Germany.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams opted for a one-man attack for his side’s crucial UEFA Cup clash in Germany.

Jermain Defoe was asked to operate alone up front with Peter Crouch dropped to the bench as Arnold Mvuemba came in to bolster the midfield alongside Niko Kranjcar.

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