Alex Neil made five changes to the Preston North End side for the clash with Watford at Vicarage Road, including returns for Ben Pearson and Ben Davies.
Seven weeks of frustration has given way to six points for Daniel Johnson – and the Preston midfielder could not be more delighted.
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