Preston North End star Tom Barkhuizen was pleased to be back playing as a striker during the friendly, after operating as a wing-back during Preston’s pre-season games – mainly due to gaining fitness rather than manager Frankie McAvoy believing this was his best position.
Barkhuizen moved up top alongside Ched Evans against Man City to add a bit of pace to Evans’ hold-up play.
"Frankie has said that he would rather play me further forward,” Barkhuizen said.
"I’ve probably been playing wing-back in pre-season because of the numbers and trying to give people fair minutes on the pitch. Matty Olosunde has been injured as well so I’ve been filling in.
"I’ve said before I would rather play further forward and I think Ched and myself compliment each other well.”
9. Tom Barkhuizen gives contract update ahead of Championship opener next week
Following Preston's clash with Man City, Barkhuizen was asked if anything had began in discussing a new contract. "Nah, nothing at the moment," he said. "Like I say, it's not something I'm really thinking about." (LancsLive) Photo: Jan Kruger
10. Former Middlesbrough loanee signs for Chelsea on a free
Marcus Bettinelli has signed for Chelsea on a two-year deal after leaving Fulham in the summer. The goalkeeper spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. (The Northern Echo) Photo: Stu Forster