Player ratings from Preston North End's 3-0 defeat at Birmingham City
Here are the player ratings for the North End squad:
Declan Rudd 4
The goalkeeper’s howler of a mistake for the home side’s first goal was a game-changer. Made a good double save after that.
Darnell Fisher 6
Decent enough game on his return to the side at right-back. Even had a sight of goal late in the first half, the keeper saving his shot.
Jordan Storey 7
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Hide AdHandled the aerial threat of Jutkiewicz well, especially in the first half. A good performance and my choice of starman.
Paul Huntington 6
The skipper is not as comfortable playing as the left-sided centre-back as he is on the right but put in plenty of effort on a tough afternoon.
Josh Earl 6
Was looking quite comfortable at left-back until injury forced him off at half-time. He was starting to benefit from a run of games.
Ryan Ledson 6
Stepped-in to replace Pearson in the holding midfield role. Won some tackles and got stuck in but Pearson’s drive was missed.
Paul Gallagher 6
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Hide AdTried to get Preston on the front foot when they won possession but found the Blues midfield a solid object. A third 90 minutes in a week.
Tom Barkhuizen 6
With PNE largely on the back foot, the winger didn’t get too much chance to use his pace on the right side.
Brandon Barker 5
Showed the odd flash of pace but too often ran into traffic. Wasn’t a game when the North End front line shone.
Alan Browne 5
After two excellent performances, he didn’t reach the heights in this game and looked a bit off the pace.
Louis Moult 7
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Hide AdPut a shift in up front and had Preston’s best chance with an overhead kick which forced the keeper to tip over.
Subs used:
Andrew Hughes 6
Replaced Earl at the interval and hadn’t touched the ball when Birmiingham scored.
Lukas Nmecha 5
Came on at 2-0 and had one sight of goal, a shot he drove over the bar.
Graham Burke 5
Played the last 11 minutes in place of Browne and didn’t have time to make an impact.