PARKY HAPPY WITH DESIRE

REXHAM manager Phil Parkinson was pleased with his side’s performance after having to settle for a 1-1 draw with Preston at Deepdale.

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Teenage Everton loanee Harrison Armstrong bagged his first goal of the season for Preston with a composed, close-range finish in the 81st minute, cancelling out Kieffer Moore's fourth-minute opener.

It was just reward for Paul Heckingbottom’s men, who battled hard to ensure they avoided back-to-back home defeats, while Parkinson's side are now unbeaten in nine league matches.

Parkinson said: “It was a great advert for Championship football. Two really honest teams going for the win - committed but fair - and it was a great game of football in difficult conditions. Both teams deserve a lot of credit.

“The desire and the commitment of the team was very good when it had to be.

“Preston are a good side and they've come back into a lot of games but the way we defended set plays and last-ditch defending was brilliant but he also played some great football as well.

“We've had great chances, their keeper's made a double save, I know Arthur's [Okonkwo] made some great saves as well.