Preston North End player ratings: 'Man-of-the-match' Alan Browne extends unbeaten run to nine

Preston North End extended their unbeaten run to nine games against promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough - but who were their star performers?

Our man Dave Seddon has dished out his player ratings, with plenty of praise for Preston after moving up to 15th in the Championship table. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone for Alex Neil's side.

Alan Browne opens the scoring for Preston North Endplaceholder image
Alan Browne opens the scoring for Preston North End
Another steady performance between the posts. Commanded his box well - 7placeholder image
Another steady performance between the posts. Commanded his box well - 7
Commanding performance on his return to the team, kept Jordan Hugill quiet - 8placeholder image
Commanding performance on his return to the team, kept Jordan Hugill quiet - 8
The skipper was strong at right-back and put his head in where it hurts - 8placeholder image
The skipper was strong at right-back and put his head in where it hurts - 8
Made the mistake for Middlesbrough's error, letting in Tavernier for a clear run on goal - 6placeholder image
Made the mistake for Middlesbrough's error, letting in Tavernier for a clear run on goal - 6
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