Defender's Pompey League One promotion promise

The Pompey defender believes there’s no reason his side can’t make a big impact on the English game’s third tier next season.

Paul Cook’s side are still riding the crest of a wave of euphoria after sealing a top-three place in League Two.

Eight wins and one draw from the past 10 outings is the reason behind that charge to success.

And Burgess believes there’s no reason that can’t be carried forward to the new campaign.

The 25-year-old highlighted how Cook previously took Chesterfield to the play-offs at that level after winning a League Two title.

Burgess stressed keeping the current squad together for the next campaign is crucial – along with a summer of strengthening.

But he is optimistic about what lies ahead.

Burgess said: ‘We can go again next season – for sure.

‘This is a massive club and we have to be aiming as high as we can.

‘Our fans want to be back where they were and our club deserves it.

‘If we can keep the boys together and make a few key acquisitions, why not?

‘We have to be positive and aim for promotion again.

‘The gaffer has a good record. He did really well at Chesterfield.