Jayden Stockley on the learning process after his move to Preston North End

Jayden Stockley admits he is having to learn quickly after stepping up two divisions to join Preston.
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The striker got off the mark for PNE in the weekend’s 4-1 win at Queens Park Rangers, in only his second game in club colours.

It added to the 17 goals he had netted in League Two for Exeter City this season.

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Stockley said: “At QPR it was a fantastic performance from start to finish.

Preston striker Jayden Stockley in action during the 4-1 win against Queens Park RangersPreston striker Jayden Stockley in action during the 4-1 win against Queens Park Rangers
Preston striker Jayden Stockley in action during the 4-1 win against Queens Park Rangers

“It was an intense game, which is not something I’m used to, having not been at this level for a long time.

“There are a lot of things I need to learn, there is a lot more is expected of you and the gaffer’s drumming that into me.

“Playing where I do, I have a lot of responsibility.

“It’s something that I can hopefully learn quickly so I can develop my game over the coming weeks.

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“You’ve got to learn very quickly if you want to be successful – I don’t think I could be under a better manager to learn and improve my game.

“Hopefully I’ll develop my game over the weeks to come.”

Stockley, 25, got North End off the mark at Loftus Road with a fine goal.

The ball had broken into his path when Alan Browne challenged QPR’s Josh Scowen on the edge of the box.

Without breaking his stride, Stockley curled a fine shot into the far corner.

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Jordan Storey, who made the same move from Exeter as Stockley last summer, went on to put PNE 2-0 up with his first goal for the club.

Brad Potts, signed on the same day as Stockley, was on the mark too.

Said Stockley: “It’s great that the lads can settle in like this.

“The atmosphere around the team is just to go out there and express yourself. I’m 
delighted for Jordan, myself and Pottsy.

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“Those were three great finishes on Saturday and hopefully that will spur us on.

“With other players coming back we know what a good team we are and hopefully we can show that in the coming weeks.

“You couldn’t fault anyone on Saturday, I thought it was a really impressive scoreline.

“Hopefully this is our chance to only look upwards.

“Momentum is a big thing in this league and we want to build that up.”