Portsmouth forward John Utaka admits he is praying the rumours of Sunderland’s interest in him turn out to be true.

Pompey are set to cash in on John Utaka to kick-start their summer fundraising.

French outfit Sochaux are thought to be close to securing a 3million deal for Portsmouth striker John Utaka.

JOHN UTAKA gave another tantalising glimpse of his undoubted ability and declared: That’s what I can do as a striker.

Attacker has been included in Nigerias provisional squad for South Africa

John Utaka backed Pompey’s togetherness to yield yet more Wembley glory.

Sochaux have joined the list of French clubs hoping to pick up John Utaka for a bargain fee from Portsmouth this summer.

John Utaka is out of tonight’s repeat clash with Birmingham.

Portsmouth will be without midfielders John Utaka and Hassan Yebda for Tuesday night’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka is determined his side can cut through the gloom enveloping the south-coast club by booking another Wembley date with victory in the FA Cup quarter-final against Birmingham.