Preston North End player ratings gallery after win over Cardiff City as Everton loanee scores

Preston North End secured all three points at Deepdale on Saturday as they saw off Cardiff City 2-0.

By Tom Sandells

Published 12th Mar 2023, 15:22 BST

Tom Cannon and Ched Evans both scored second half goals to give Ryan Lowe’s side maximum points and extended their unbeaten run to five games.

Here’s how we rated the players on the day...

The Preston North End wall does its job.

1. PNE players in the wall

The Preston North End wall does its job. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

The North End keeper has come in for a lot of praise recently after securing his 16th clean sheet of the season and rightly so, assuming his eye is alright he'll be starting.

2. GK: Freddie Woodman

The North End keeper has come in for a lot of praise recently after securing his 16th clean sheet of the season and rightly so, assuming his eye is alright he'll be starting. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Storey has been solid all season and there's no reason why he shouldn't be involved on Tuesday.

3. CB: Jordan Storey

Storey has been solid all season and there's no reason why he shouldn't be involved on Tuesday. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Bambo Diaby is currently enjoying fine form at the heart of the North End defence and should be given the chance to continue his spell in the side.

4. CB: Bambo Diaby

Bambo Diaby is currently enjoying fine form at the heart of the North End defence and should be given the chance to continue his spell in the side. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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