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Jayden Meghoma believes Pompey’s impressive left-sided link-ups are ready to soar after the international break.
And the Premier League loanee feels his own form is set to go to the next level o maintain his temporary employer’s charge up the Championship.
Meghoma has impressed across 10 appearances since arriving from Brentford for the season, with his displays seeing the 20-year-old recognised as one of the standout performers in John Mousinho’s squad this term.
The man who spent last season north of the border with Rangers has dovetailed impressively down the left flank with Chelsea starlet Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, with Tyrese Shade another partner following his £2.2m capture from Burton Albion.
Abu Kamara provided a new face on the left-hand side in the weekend defeat to Stoke City, with Meghoma a near constant presence in the left-back position - starting 10 of the past 11 games.
The Londoner has revelled in offering attacking intent for his team-mates, with the task to step things up as Pompey return with three testing fixtures against Bolton Wanderers, West Ham and Wrexham next week.
Meghoma said: ‘The players I’m linking up with are fantastic.
‘They are all very direct players and they are enjoyable to play with.
‘I see their qualities in training every day, so I know their strengths and I know what they liked to do.
‘That’s key. They have different strengths, but ultimately they are fantastic players. It helps too that we all get along as well.
‘I think for them, I want them to enjoy their football and be free.
‘I’ll always make that run for them and help to open it up, create space for them or the opportunity for a chance.
‘Now with the run of games I had I feel strong.
‘It does feel like that. It does feel there’s more to come, so we’ll just try to keep progressing. There’s always ways to improve.’
Meghoma’s driving runs and overlapping has been a hallmark of his Pompey stay so far, though there’s also been key defensive contributions, too.
That was seen in the eye-catching win over Swansea City last week, when the former Spurs youngster used his turn of pace to deny Swans speedster Joseph Opoku in an important moment after the break.
Meghoma added: ‘As as player you have to be concentrated.
‘Ultimately it’s my job to defend and stay focussed.
‘Emotions run high in a game, but we have to stay calm and that’s the way I have to be.’