Tomorrow the Lilywhites travel to South Wales to get the League season back on track after a disappointing home defeat to Doncaster. Darren Ferguson knows a positive result is important to get the team up and running after an impressive 5-0 display at Edgeley Park on Tuesday night. The Whites boss included a number of youngsters in the win, including Manchester United loan signing Joshua King, who came on and scored towards the end.
Swansea City have a new manager in Brendan Rodgers and the Swans are in a similar position after losing their opening league match and then winning comfortably in the Carling Cup, the encounter is set to be an enthralling one.
The Whites may recall Shaun St Ledger and forward Jon Parkin to the side after both recovered from hamstring injuries. Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland new boy Keith Treacy and Welshman Chris Morgan are back in contention for starting places, however central defender Wayne Brown is still missing with a hip injury.
After such an emphatic win on Tuesday Ferguson is now spoilt for options, as Darel Russell stakes a claim for a place against the Welsh outfit. Joshua King showed his explosive pace when he came on against Stockport; the youngster has certainly given his new manager food for thought.
Swansea may give new signing Scott Sinclair a start after he joined from Chelsea. They are without strikers Craig Beattie (calf) and Gorka Pintado (shoulder), however defender Angel Rangel could be back in the side.
Preston have it all to do against Brendan Rodgers’ team, and a positive result will breed confidence, especially off the back of a stunning win in the Carling Cup. The League must be a priority for the Whites and they know the Liberty Stadium will be rocking; Preston North End must prove they are up to the challenge.
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