PRESTON'S man of the match on January 3 Lee Ashcroft was disappointed and said: "We played some great footballand could have had two goals early on.

"We gave away a goal and then it was difficult."

Ashcroft went on: "If we play like that we will have no trouble getting to the play-offs."

Manager Gary Peters was pleased with the North End performance and said: "Stockport should count themselves lucky to be going home with a victory."

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