League Cup draw excites Matt Ritchie

Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie has described himself as "excited" upon learning that his side have been paired with Portsmouth in the opening round of next season's League Cup.

The 23-year-old rose through the ranks at Fratton Park but failed to establish himself at his boyhood club and was eventually sold to Swindon Town in 2011.

"Obviously I'm excited being a Pompey fan and growing up in the area," he told BBC Radio Solent. "It's a great draw for me personally but also the club.

"When we played them in the league last season it was a great atmosphere and I'm sure it will be again.

"It's a derby so it'll be a tough test but I'm sure if we're at the races we'll be fine."

The full round one draw for the Capital One Cup can be found here.