PNE player ratings from the victory against Leeds

Preston North End got back to winning ways, beating Leeds United at Deepdale on Tuesday night.
Alan Browne heads PNE's third goalAlan Browne heads PNE's third goal
Alan Browne heads PNE's third goal

They turned round a half-time deficit to score three times in the second half, ending a run of three defeats.

Here are the player ratings from the game.

Declan Rudd 8: The goalkeeper made saves at key times - two in the first half when PNE were losing 1-0 and then in the space of a minute when they were 2-1 up.

Tempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over LeedsTempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over Leeds
Tempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over Leeds
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Tom Clarke 8: Strong return to the staring XI for the skipper playing at right-back. Added experience to the back four.

Paul Huntington 7: Made a good recovering tackle early on after giving away possession. Stood firm against a spell of Leeds pressure in the second half.

Ben Davies 7: A little shaky in the first half but grew into the game. Executed a fine tackle on Caleb Ekuban when the Leeds man broke into the box.

Greg Cunningham 7: Steady display at left-back and did his fair share of attacking, forcing a save from the keeper in the second half.

PNE centre-half Paul Huntington tracks Leeds' Caleb EkubanPNE centre-half Paul Huntington tracks Leeds' Caleb Ekuban
PNE centre-half Paul Huntington tracks Leeds' Caleb Ekuban
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Ben Pearson 8: Full of running and broke up a number of Leeds attacks, setting the ball rolling on PNE counter-attacks.

Paul Gallagher 7: Not at his best in the first half but within seven minutes of the re-start had scored a penalty and set up the second goal.

Billy Bodin 8: A strong display on the right-wing from the Wales international, with him hitting the post with a first-half shot and then winning the penalty.

Alan Browne 8: Hard working display, full of running, capped off by him scoring the third goal with a fine header. He was starman.

PNE winer Billy Bodin takes on Pontus JanssonPNE winer Billy Bodin takes on Pontus Jansson
PNE winer Billy Bodin takes on Pontus Jansson
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Tom Barkhuizen 6: Looks slightly off his game at the moment as a long season starts to catch up on him. Set up Bodin's chance which hit the post.

Sean Maguire 7: Moved joint top of the PNE scoring charts when he got on the end of Gallagher's cross to head the second goal.

Subs:

Josh Harrop 7: The fans' favourite replaced Gallagher in the 67th minute and added fresh energy. Played a big part in the third goal.

Tempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over LeedsTempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over Leeds
Tempers fray during the second half of PNE's win over Leeds

Callum Robinson 7: Joined the action 13 minutes from time and put in the cross for Browne's goal having initially started the move further back.

Daryl Horgan 6: An 84th minute sub for Bodin, he showed a couple of nice touches as PNE saw out the game.

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