'Shein has proved he can perform at a high level'

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What can Pompey expect from Rocco Shein?

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New Portsmouth signing Rocco Shein is untested in English football - can he adapt?

The Championship will provide a new experience for the 23-year-old, who joined Pompey from Norwegian side Fredrikstad on Tuesday.

He was, however, given minutes in both legs of Fredrikstad's Europa Conference League play-off against Premier League club, and eventual winners, Crystal Palace last season.

And journalist Martin Bjerke thinks that shows the Estonia midfielder's capabilities.

"The level is obviously a bit above but I think he proved against Crystal Palace that he's able to play at a high level," Bjerke said.

"He is in really good physical shape. I think he won all the pre-season testing stuff and I think he runs the most [for Fredrikstad] in a match, so I think he will adapt really well to the league."

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