He was brought in for a surprise start last weekend and did a more than fine job.placeholder image
He was brought in for a surprise start last weekend and did a more than fine job. | CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Preston North End predicted XI vs Portsmouth as Callum Lang in contention to face old club

A return to Deepdale this weekend for the Lilywhites

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has two new signings in the building for Saturday’s clash against Portsmouth.

The Lilywhites concluded permanent deals for Callum Lang and Andrew Moran on transfer deadline day, from Portsmouth and Brighton respectively.

One player who has departed since last weekend’s draw at Ipswich Town is midfielder Mads Frokjaer - the Dane completed a move to Brondby this week.

Jordan Storey will be welcomed back from his one-match ban; it remains to be seen whether Heckingbottom tinkers a defence which performed well last time out.

As far as injuries are concerned, North End look set to remain without Daniel Iversen, Andrew Hughes and Brad Potts while Milutin Osmajic is still banned.

Here is our predicted XI to start against John Mousinho’s side...

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