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Ian Chadband

'I meant it': injury-hit Aussie's 'lucky' comeback goal

Brisbane Roar export Thomas Waddingham has scored an emotional comeback goal in England. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Would-be Socceroo striker Thomas Waddingham has been left reflecting emotionally on a triumphant return to Championship football in England as the super sub came on in the dying minutes to score a winner for Portsmouth.

The luckless Australian 21-year-old prospect, who's been beset by injuries since he netted on his debut for the second-tier outfit in January 2025, scored what appeared the most fortuitous 82nd minute winner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Millwall that thrust Pompey near to the playoff zone.

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