Joe Rafferty sent the ball into his own net inside the opening second of the game and Ben Wiles doubled the Miller lead in the second half before Ched Evans pulled a goal back for PNE.
Here's how the players fared on the day...
9. Jayson Molumby - 7
Lots of energy from the no.10 position and times his bursting runs forward well. Stayed more advanced than in the past which might show him adapting more to the role and North End's system.
10. Anthony Gordon - 6
Started the game very brightly and looks a real talent. Most of PNE's pay went through him in the first 45 and he's brave in his game. Drifted out of the game in the second half but will learn staying power.
11. Ched Evans - 7
Questions were aksed when he was brought in but he answered a lot of them on the day. Worked his socks off, brought others into the game and came away, deservedly with a goal.
12. Scott Sinclair - 6
Almost had an equaliser for PNE showing how clinical he is in front of goal but for a close offside call. Linked up well on the edge of the box but it was the most we saw of him.