NO TRAVEL SICKNESS IN HECK OF WIN

PAUL HECKINGBOTTOM'S travel- weary troops are looking forward to a night in their own beds after Preston's latest away-day success.

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North End moved up to fourth on the back of consecutive wins and an impressive run of one defeat in the last 10 games as they underlined their promotion credentials with a standout smash-and-grab at Ashton Gate.

Preston have been putting in the motorway miles during a hectic festive period of games and boss Heckingbottom said: "I thought it was a really strong away performance.

"There were some big individual displays as well, and a good finish to these four matches we've had in 10 days.