Player ratings from Preston North End 2 Brentford 0

Preston North End beat Brentford 2-0 at Deepdale on Saturday with goals from Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen.

Here are the PNE player ratings from the victory.

Tom Barkhuizen scores Preston's second goal against Brentfordplaceholder image
Tom Barkhuizen scores Preston's second goal against Brentford
Made saves either side of half-time from Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins but in the main well protected by his back four.placeholder image
Made saves either side of half-time from Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins but in the main well protected by his back four.
Excellent game at right-back, defended sensibly and solidly - lent his support going forward, setting up the second goal.placeholder image
Excellent game at right-back, defended sensibly and solidly - lent his support going forward, setting up the second goal.
The German has improved PNEs defence this season and put in another strong show again, winning his battles.placeholder image
The German has improved PNEs defence this season and put in another strong show again, winning his battles.
Cleared his lines well at the back and helped Preston build from the back. He and Bauer are looking a good pairing.placeholder image
Cleared his lines well at the back and helped Preston build from the back. He and Bauer are looking a good pairing.
Another good performance from the stand-in left-back who helped limit Sergi Canos influence. Had a hand in the second goal.placeholder image
Another good performance from the stand-in left-back who helped limit Sergi Canos influence. Had a hand in the second goal.
He came in for the ill Ben Pearson and filled the holding midfield role very well. Put over a delightful cross for the opener.placeholder image
He came in for the ill Ben Pearson and filled the holding midfield role very well. Put over a delightful cross for the opener.
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