Ryan Lowe insisted Preston North End were the only team that looked like winning after they equalised against Blackburn Rovers.

John Eustace's side led 2-0 after 25 minutes but two goals in four minutes just before half-time saw the score tied at half-time. North End put Rovers under pressure at the start of the second half but the final half an hour was an even contest.

Lowe felt his side were the only team likely to win the match in the second half, though neither team really forced the opposition's goalkeeper into a flurry of saves.

"It's a good point," said Lowe. "In a local derby, I think you have to pay the opposition some respect as well - which I always do. 

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"But it is frustrating, definitely, because when we got two goals back there was only one team who looked like winning it. That was us, we were camped out in their half and we mixed it up a bit. 

"We are disappointed with the two goals; both teams were out on their feet at the end. But look, when you are two goals down and get it back to 2-2, you have got to be pleased with a point.

"We limited them to two shots in the second half, which shows our intent to go and win the game. It was probably just lacking a moment in the final third, when bodies were tired. 

"I don't want it to be disrespectful, but you could see the one team that was trying to push on and win - and that was us. They still had a threat on the counter and you've got to be careful, but I thought there was just going to be one more moment for us - especially at Deepdale, with a full house."