Gavin Bazunu faces battle to reclaim place between Portsmouth posts

While Bazunu was away on international duty, his deputy Alex Bass kept two clean sheets

Republic of Ireland’s Gavin Bazunu applauds the fans at full time after the FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at the Stade de Luxembourg Picture: John Walton/PA Wire 

GAVIN Bazunu may have starred for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal and Luxembourg but he has now got a battle on his hands to regain his starting place at Portsmouth.

Bazunu is on a season-long loan at Portsmouth from Manchester City and has been the first choice at Fratton Park this term.