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Ritchie relishing Pompey clash

Image: Matt Ritchie: Grew up on the south coast

Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie is relishing the chance to take on his boyhood club in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

The 23-year-old began his career with Portsmouth and grew up in the area and has described the draw as "unbelievable". "Obviously I'm excited being a Pompey fan and growing up in the area," he told BBC Radio Solent. "It's a great draw for me personally but also the club. "When we played them in the league last season it was a great atmosphere and I'm sure it will be again. It's a derby so it'll be a tough test but I'm sure if we're at the races we'll be fine."

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