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Hart impressed by Boateng

01 Oct 2009 - 10:19:23

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Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has praised Kevin-Prince Boateng for his performances since heading to Fratton Park from Tottenham Hotspur.

The 22-year-old Germany Under-21 international has scored once in three appearances for struggling Pompey and has impressed Hart with this attitude and talent.

He told the Daily Mirror: "Boateng can be whatever he wants. I've been absolutely delighted with that boy and I love his attitude.

"He's a lovely lad - contrary to every picture painted to me - and I've tried to build the team into a shape which suits his performances because I want him to stay on the pitch.

"He's been booted from pillar to post in the last three games, but has never reacted and turned in quality performances.

"He heads it, he tackles, he runs, he's got great ability. He's come straight in, no questions, no baggage - just bang.

"What he's needed is a bit of faith shown in him."