How Preston North End's players rated in their defeat at Sheffield Wednesday - Dave Seddon's marks out of 10

Ben Pearson was sent off as Preston North End went down 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Who was your man of the match? See if you agree with Dave Seddon's player ratings below

Declan Rudd impressed in PNE's defeat at Sheffield Wednesdayplaceholder image
Declan Rudd impressed in PNE's defeat at Sheffield Wednesday
Made three good saves, the best being to claw away a Fletcher header. The one to deny Matias before the goal was very good too.placeholder image
Made three good saves, the best being to claw away a Fletcher header. The one to deny Matias before the goal was very good too.
One of the recalled right-backs better displays this season, managed the game well and set up a great chance for Barkhuizen.placeholder image
One of the recalled right-backs better displays this season, managed the game well and set up a great chance for Barkhuizen.
Decent enough performance up against the height of Fletcher and Joao. Snuffed out their threat for large parts.placeholder image
Decent enough performance up against the height of Fletcher and Joao. Snuffed out their threat for large parts.
Solid in the main although Fletcher got the better of him a couple of times. Handled the hosts pressure well enough.placeholder image
Solid in the main although Fletcher got the better of him a couple of times. Handled the hosts pressure well enough.
Lost Hector for the goal but did he get a little shove? His distribution and use of the ball needed a bit more polish.placeholder image
Lost Hector for the goal but did he get a little shove? His distribution and use of the ball needed a bit more polish.
Only on the pitch for 26 minutes before his red card which some might say was harsh while others said justified.placeholder image
Only on the pitch for 26 minutes before his red card which some might say was harsh while others said justified.
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