Harry Darling and Josh Sargent sealed a first Championship victory of the season after midweek League Cup progress in a pulsating game on the south-coast.

Adrian Segecic pulled one back after Vladan Kovacevic had denied Colby Bishop from the penalty spot and in a frantic 10 additional minutes of timed added on, John Swift’s strike hit the bar.

The City head coach delivered his verdict after a breathless win and provided an initial fitness update on Marcelino Nunez, who was forced off early in the second half with a suspecte ankle issue.

Manning also outlined why Matej Jurasek missed out on his second consecutive Championship matchday squad. 

The City chief spoke to the media pitchside on Saturday at Fratton Park.