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See the full story · 1 sourcesPortsmouth striker Thomas Waddingham says he wants to compete for a place in the team after recovering from a long-term injury.
Since arriving from Australian A-League side Brisbane Roar in January 2025, the 21-year-old's time at Fratton Park has been severely hampered by injury.
Waddingham has only made 11 appearances for Pompey in the Championship so far, scoring one goal.
He had to undergo surgery on his thigh last season, which kept him out for most of the campaign, but is now "fully fit".
"Hopefully I can push towards playing as much as I can and more minutes," Waddingham told BBC Radio Solent after scoring a goal in the 3-1 pre-season defeat to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.
"I think that's the main focus - staying fit and staying available so I can help the team.
"That's all I really want to do, just get out on the field and play as much as possible. That's why you play football."
The Australian will be in direct competition with Colby Bishop and new signing Marko Milovanovic for the number nine shirt at Portsmouth.
Waddingham added: "Three strikers now, so it's definitely going to make it tougher for me, but not in a bad way.
"I think we're all going to push each other and that can only really be good for the team."
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