For key role in Academy revamp

including Eddie Howe and Richard Hughes.

Now the former Republic of Ireland international is in the running for an Academy position with the Blues.

Pompey youth boss Mark Kelly said: ‘There is a job available, we have interviewed a few people and Sean was one of those people.

‘There is nothing more to say at present. We are currently looking at the Academy in different ways.

‘There are lots of things going on, lots of planning, we are looking at where we are going, what we are doing. There will be announcements in due course.’

George Honeyman revealed Sunderland wanted to meet Pompey at Wembley.

The Black Cats captain has no qualms facing Kenny Jackett’s side in the Checkatrade Trophy final – and will relish the atmosphere on Sunday, March 31 (2.30pm).

The midfielder told Chronicle Live: ‘We wanted Portsmouth to get through if we were going to get to the final because we knew they’d bring a big crowd.

‘It’ll be surreal, I just want everyone to enjoy the moment.

‘For a lot of people, to play there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’

Meanwhile, Sunderland have suffered an injury scare over Will Grigg.

The striker has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifiers against Estonia and Belarus.

He has returned to the Black Cats for treatment but the nature of the injury is not yet known.