NORTH End striker Steve Basham is confident his injury worries are now over.

Bash is back following repeat problems with an ankle injury.

He said: "I played an average match when I came on against Oxford. But I am just glad to be back and able to blow the cobwebs away.

"I think I will need to play another four games or so before I'm fully fit again. And roll on those games.

"I'm setting myself no targets goal-wise, just going with the flow. It's great to be back."

And Bash revealed that behind the scenes at Deepdale, the atmosphere was one to relish. He added: "Confidence is good, support is tremendous - it's looking great.

"There is a great buzz among the players at the moment."

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