Match ratings: How Pompey's players fared at Crewe
Cross thought Whatmough looked a class act and had the balance between defending and playing spot on before fate intervened and the young centre-back departed the game through injury late on.
Here are his ratings from the game.
See if you agree with his scoring.
David Forde 7
One important late save
Drew Talbot 7
Showed attacking intent
Christian Burgess 8
Some important interventions
Jack Whatmough*** 9
Fingers crossed after excellent showing
Kal Naismith 8
Impressive display in makeshift role
Michael Doyle 6
Ticked over
Danny Rose 6
Understated influence
Carl Baker 6
Drifted after fast start
Gary Roberts 5
Short of his most influential
Milan Lalkovic* 7
Best attacking threat
Michael Smith** 5
Needs to gamble
Subs: Kyle Bennett* (55 mins) – Wanted to make it happen 7
Curtis Main** (55 mins) – Pepped up attack 6
Adam Barton*** (74 mins) Filled in again 6
Subs not used: Liam O’Brien, Adam Buxton, Conor Chaplin, Noel Hunt