How Preston North End's players rated in their win at Stoke - Dave Seddon's marks out of 10

Preston North End continued their recent upturn in form with a 2-0 win at Stoke on Saturday.

Who was your man of the match? See if you agree with Dave Seddon's player ratings

Preston celebrate Alan Browne's opening goal against Stokeplaceholder image
Preston celebrate Alan Browne's opening goal against Stoke
A welcome clean sheet for the keeper with him saving Clucas late penalty to avoid a nervous last few minutes.placeholder image
A welcome clean sheet for the keeper with him saving Clucas late penalty to avoid a nervous last few minutes.
The right-back we got to know last season has returned. Played a big part in the opening goal and defended astutely.placeholder image
The right-back we got to know last season has returned. Played a big part in the opening goal and defended astutely.
Another strong display and he has established himself in the team over the last month. Stood up to Stokes physical front two.placeholder image
Another strong display and he has established himself in the team over the last month. Stood up to Stokes physical front two.
Bar one back pass which made Rudd work, he hardly put a foot wrong. Sees danger early and is a calm head.placeholder image
Bar one back pass which made Rudd work, he hardly put a foot wrong. Sees danger early and is a calm head.
Played very well at left-back, both defensively and going forward. Got a vital deflection on an Etebo shot in the second half.placeholder image
Played very well at left-back, both defensively and going forward. Got a vital deflection on an Etebo shot in the second half.
Came out on top by a distance in his battle with Joe Allen. Used the ball intelligently, nothing fancy, and played his part in the second goal.placeholder image
Came out on top by a distance in his battle with Joe Allen. Used the ball intelligently, nothing fancy, and played his part in the second goal.
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