'Clinical, 'Quality' - Preston North End player ratings vs Watford with one 9/10 and two 8.5s
Milutin Osmajic's brace fired PNE to three big points at Vicarage Road
Preston North End ran out 2-1 winners away to Watford thanks to Milutin Osmajic’s double.
Here are our player ratings from the game.
Starting XI
Freddie Woodman: Beaten for power late on by Vata. Had dealt well with everything else prior. 7
Jordan Storey: Managed the game well after picking up a first half booking and dug in. 7.5
Lewis Gibson: Really assured in the middle of PNE’s back three. One loose pass but calm and composed a lot of the time. 8.5
Andrew Hughes: Strong showing from the Welshman. Aggressive all night and up for the fight. 8
Kaine Kesler-Hayden: Carried a threat down the right and got into some dangerous areas. Plenty of energy up and down the right. 7.5
Jayden Meghoma: He single-handedly created PNE’s opening goal - winning the ball high up the pitch and then keeping a calm head for the cross. Moments of quality and a mature first showing. 8
Stefan Thordarson: Played as Preston’s deepest midfielder and handled the role well. Played Osmajic through for a big chance; a decent overall display. 7
Ryan Ledson: Played his part on the night. Battled hard in the middle and gave it his all. Some strong tackles won and sound decision making on the ball. 7.5
Ali McCann: Ran himself into the ground and set the tempo. Saw a good opportunity saved in the first half. Full of tenacity. 7.5
Mads Frokjaer: One of his strongest showings this season and possibly for PNE. Created several good moments and then got his assist in the second half. 8.5
Milutin Osmajic: A brilliant shift as North End’s lone striker on the night. Didn’t stop working up there and took his two goals in clinical fashion. Could’ve had a hat-trick. 9
Substitutes
Duane Holmes: Added some freshness off the bench for the final stages and created a chance for Sam Greenwood. 6.5
Sam Greenwood: Saw a low shot saved at the near post by Bond. Had another shooting opportunity on the counter-attack. 6
Robbie Brady: Thrust back into action after a period out injured. Some important defending in injury time from the Irishman. 6
Emil Riis: Had one run forward and found Greenwood for his chance. Needed a little bit more from him in certain situations. 5
Liam Lindsay: Introduced for the seven added minutes after Watford’s goal and did fine. 6