'We don't fear anyone' - Shaughnessy

Portsmouth defender Conor Shaughnessy is feeling confident before Sunday's derby with Southampton (12:00 BST), after Pompey's solid start to the Championship season and a well-utilised international break.

"The lads are looking sharp, strong and we're in a really good place going into the weekend," Shaughnessy told BBC Radio Solent.

The centre-back has been key to Portsmouth's defensive solidity so far this season, having fostered a functioning partnership with Regan Poole.

The duo have started all Championship games alongside each other so far this season, with Pompey registering clean sheets against Oxford and Preston, and conceding an average of 0.75 goals per league game.

"Each [team of ] 11 that's gone out on the pitch has done well defensively in the majority of the games we've played so far," Shaughnessy said.

"We've been pretty resolute defensively and come up against some good sides already and I think we go forward from now knowing that we shouldn't fear any team in this division."

On Sunday, Portsmouth will visit Southampton in a league game for the first time since 2012.

"We know how big it is for the fans and for the club," he said.

"We're really excited, the lads are looking forward to it, we're feeling really good, feeling fit and strong and we just can't wait to get out there on Sunday now.

"We know they're a team coming down from the Premier League so we know it's going to be a tough challenge for us. But coming off the back of the four games we've had, we don't fear anyone."

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