Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe has a big call to make in Saturday’s home clash with Norwich City.
It’s a massive match at Deepdale, as the Lilywhites look to close the gap to Norwich down to two points. With five games left to play, it’s now or never for North End to make a push for the final play-off place. The Canaries currently occupy that spot, but this weekend’s encounter could have a huge say in the final standings.
On the team news front, Ryan Ledson is back in the fold but Liam Millar, Ben Whiteman and Brad Potts are expected to remain out. The decision facing Lowe, though, is whether he hands a start to hat-trick hero Milutin Osmajic. The Montenegrin netted three goals in the space of seven minutes, as PNE beat Huddersfield Town, 4-1, on Tuesday night.
Here is our predicted North End XI to face Norwich...

5. RWB: Robbie Brady
If Hughes returns to the back three, Brady is likely to be moved over to left wing-back. But, that would leave a vacancy on the right - which there is not an obvious candidate to fill. | CameraSport - Rich Linley

6. CM: Ali McCann
He really has stepped up in the last month or two and another huge shift will be required, on Saturday. Nailed on to start this game. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth

7. CM: Alan Browne
McCann was the sole number four last time out, but you'd expect someone to help him in there for this one. The captain came off the bench in midweek, but has been dealing with a calf issue. A stint at wing-back might be too big of an ask, then - but this is a game where Lowe may just want to get his skipper out there. Ledson is another option. | Getty Images
8. LWB: Andrew Hughes
He's played the last two games there, with Brad Potts and Liam Millar both out. Didn't have his best game against Huddersfield, last time out, but Lowe will trust him to combat the threat of Sara and co. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth