The PNE squad are back in pre-season training. Here are a collection of photos from the second day at Springfields. Preston North End are back in pre-season training as the build-up to the 2019/20 campaign gathers pace.
Our photographer Neil Cross was at Springfields on day two of training to capture the squad being put through their paces.
Patrick Bauer and Joe Rafferty take part in a training runBen Pearson trains under the watchful eye of coach Frankie McAvoyAndrew Hughes controls the ball watched by Jack Armer, Patrick Bauer and Ryan Ledson.Alan Browne attempts to hold off Joe Rafferty in a training drillPreston manager Alex Neil passes the ballPaul Gallagher in training with PNENorth End midfielder Alan Browne stretches out during the warm-upJosh Harrop in training at Springfields.PNE midfielder Jack Baxter stretches in the warm-up.Tom Barkhuizen opted for a long-sleeve top to begin with in Friday's training sessionPreston goalkeepers Michael Crowe and Declan Rudd are put through their paces