QPR v Preston North End team news: Emil Riis handed first PNE start and Daniel Johnson returns

Emil Riis was handed his first Preston North End start in the clash with Queens Park Rangers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
By Dave Seddon
Published 21st Oct 2020, 19:11 BST
Updated 21st Oct 2020, 19:14 BST
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The Danish striker's inclusion was one of three changes made by Alex Neil to the side which started the 1-0 home defeat to Cardiff City last Sunday.

Jordan Storey and Daniel Johnson returned to the team, with Ben Pearson and Ben Davies both ruled out by injury. Sean Maguire dropped to the bench.

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Riis, signed from Randers FC at the start of October, had come on as a substitute in the Cardiff game and the win at Brentford.

Emil Riis makes his first start for Preston North EndEmil Riis makes his first start for Preston North End
Emil Riis makes his first start for Preston North End

It is Johnson's first appearance in the Championship this season, the midfielder having recovered from a groin strain which had hindered him for a month.

QPR: Dieng, Kakay, Dickie, Barbert, Wallace, Cameron, Ball, Osayi-Samuel, Carroll, Chair, Bonne. Subs: Kane, Masterson, Bettache, Hamalainen, Adomah, Willock, Kelly.

PNE: Rudd, Rafferty, Bauer, Storey, Hughes, Ledson, Browne, Potts, Johnson, Sinclair, Riis. Subs: Huntington, Gallagher, Harrop, Barkhuizen, Maguire, Stockley, Ripley.

Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire)

Related topics:Daniel JohnsonQPRJordan StoreyAlex Neil