Player ratings: Preston North End 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Here are the PNE player ratings, with Lukas Nmecha taking star billing for a powerful display up front.

Chris Maxwell 7Made a good diving save from Reece James with the game at 1-0. Clean sheet will be a big confidence boost for the keeper.

Darnell Fisher 7Improved display from recent weeks and had the measure of Michael Jacobs and Antonee Robinson down that side.

Tom Clarke 7Back in the team after two games on the bench and helped PNE stay solid as they recorded a welcome clean sheet.

Jordan Storey 8Calm and measured performance from the young defender. Extinguished any threat from Will Grigg and later Joe Garner.

Andrew Hughes 7Set up the chance from which Browne rattled the bar. Kept things simple with his clearing, still work to do on positioning.

Ben Pearson 7Ratted well in midfield and got the ball when he could to push PNE on. Got booked for the foul on Powell which means a one game ban.

Daniel Johnson 8His use of the ball was very good, DJ following up his man-of-the-match display at Aston Villa with another strong performance.

Tom Barkhuizen 7Good finish for the opening goal which will lift his confidence, while it was his cross which led to PNE’s second goal.

Alan Browne 7Claimed an assist for the first goal and later hit the bar. Not as big an influence on the game as normal but put in his usual shift.

Callum Robinson 8Two more goals, this time coming from the left side of the attack. Has emerged as a key player for North End this season.

Lukas Nmecha 8

Starman. Excellent afternoon leading PNE’s attack, with the teenager displaying power and pace. Deserved a goal for his efforts.

Subs used:Paul Gallagher 7Came off the bench to score for the second game running, this time netting a penalty.

Sean Maguire 7His first slice of action of the season after injury and created the fourth goal.

Ben Davies 6A late sub for Nmecha as North End ran down the clock.