THREE points against relegation-threatened Scunthorpe at Deepdale tomorrow will all but seal promotion for North End. But boss David Moyes is playing it cool: "We have not mentioned promotion this week really. We've just continued as usual. We try not to change things too much but we are all aware of what's at stake. Preston, while enjoying great wins over title rivals Wigan and Bristol Rovers, have struggled against the lesser clubs -- drawing against Blackpool and Cardiff. Scunthorpe could provide more of the same. "We played okay in those games but just couldn't score the goals that would let us relax a little bit and give us confidence.
"Like those other clubs, Scunthorpe are fighting for their lives and we have been in that situation before. We know what it means to them."
Moyes' only real doubt is striker Steve Basham who will have a late fitness test. But definitely out is skipper Sean Gregan who Moyes says "has a chance for next week."
Squad: Moilanen, Alexander, Kidd, Jackson, Edwards, Murdock, Anderson, McKenna, Rankine, Macken, Gunlaugsson, Basham, Angell, Lucas, Cartwright, Appleton, Eyres.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article