UNSUNG HEROES

Share Jermain Defoe's two second-half goals gave Portsmouth their first home win in six months, 2-1 against Middlesbrough - but not before manager Harry Redknapp had to dump his new 3-5-2 system.

Middlesbrough, with a raft of injured international stars missing, led against the run of play when burly striker Mido slotted in a chance created by Brazilian Afonso Alves.

But in the second half it was virtually a procession to their goal - Defoe passing up a hat-trick of other chances.

Player of the Match : Jermain Defor (Portsmouth)