The Rocks have agreed deals with Duncan Jupp, Scott Harris, Dan Beck, Danny Smith, Paul Watson and Dave Waterman.

And Jenkins is keen to add Josh Dutton-Black, Michael McEnery, Ryan Hill, Paul Hinshelwood, Matt Read and Gavin McCallum to that list should they continue to impress during pre-season.

A string of other youngsters failed to seize their chance during Tuesday's 1-0 friendly win over Gosport, but they will get further opportunities as Jenkins, his assistant Andy Awford and coach Darin Killpartrick mould a squad of around 18 for the forthcoming Conference South campaign.

Goalkeeper Read has spent time at West Ham and showed glimpses of his quality in the 2-1 defeat to Eastbourne Borough last Saturday.

He will start again against Stevenage, with former Hawks keeper Tom Taylor likely to feature against Three Bridges on Tuesday night.

Left-back Paul Watson was one of the outstanding performers against Eastbourne and Jenkins revealed he is likely to sign a pay-as-you-play deal because of work commitments with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.

Former Eastleigh skipper Smith also impressed against Eastbourne and should line up alongside skipper Jupp, striker Beck and rejuvenated midfielder Harris.

Former Southampton academy winger Dutton-Black has looked decent in pre-season, while full-backs Hill and Hinshelwood have also impressed.

Jenkins liked the look of Canadian under-20 international McCallum and he will again partner teenage Oxford United striker Alex Fisher on Saturday.

McEnery looked better out wide against Gosport, but the jury is still out on defender Jamie Whisken following a hesitant display against the Southern League outfit.

Former Pompey trainee Chris Clark will also be given another chance to stake a claim for a contract after looking subdued against Gosport.

Jenkins said: "We've still got loans and work experience deals we can look at. And I wouldn't rule out a couple of surprise names before the season starts."

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