Under the watchful eyes of Fabio Capello Portsmouth produced a confident display and two memorable goals to see of European rivals Aston Villa.

Defoe's first goal was a brilliant lob over a badly placed Carson from the corner of the penalty area followed by a brilliant own goal as Carson once again raced out of his area to clear at the feet of Defoe, only for the ball to canon off the legs of Reo-Coker and into an open goal