Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne explains his position on playing right wing back

PNE are currently in the market for a new man to play on their right side, with Brad Potts currently the only obvious choice to play out there.

Matthew Olosunde is still training with the North End squad but has been transfer listed since May and his departure would help in bringing in further reinforcements.

Browne has played at wing back for PNE in the past, under Alex Neil, Frankie McAvoy and also Ryan Lowe, albeit briefly.

There have been calls for the captain to play there more, such is his quality when playing on the flank and also with his performances for the Republic of Ireland, playing at right wing back in the summer.

The 27-year-old however has always stressed that his favoured position is in the heart of PNE’s midfield, a position which he played when he won the club’s player of the year award and has consistently delivered in.

The skipper is not opposed to filling in at right wing back in order to help the side but is not looking to make a permanent change, he was moved out wide in the opening game of the season against Wigan Athletic, but that shift was made mid match.

“No, I want to play in midfield predominantly,” he said.

“I don't mind shifting to wing back, I think it was probably a good thing against Wigan because I was having a shocker in midfield - it's alright putting yourself in a different position and staying on the pitch.

"But I want to start games in midfield, I know that I have to be a lot better than last week if I want to stay in that position because the competition in that position is really high and the boys did really well in pre-season.

"I probably found myself in a lucky position to have started having been a week off from the rest of the boys.

"I do enjoy playing at right wing back but I prefer playing in the middle. Hopefully my performances to come will show that.”