Preston North End kicked-off their pre-season in fine style by walloping Austrian minnows FC Erdal Hallein.
Neil Mellor grabbed a hat-trick, Richard Chaplow grabbed two while Brett Ormerod, Karl Hawley, Matt Hill, Youl Mawene, Simon Whaley and Darren Carter all got in on the act.
North End led 4-0 at the break as Irvine fielded two completely different sides in each half.
The small but merry travelling homes happy after a game played in sweltering conditions.
North End are next in action on Tuesday when they play Bamber Bridge at Irongate and Chorley at Victory Park, both games kicking off at 7pm.

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