Sean Maguire and Daniel Johnson missing for Preston

Posted Friday, November 23, 2018 by PA

Preston will be without Sean Maguire and Daniel Johnson for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackburn.

Forward Maguire sustained a hamstring injury during the Republic of Ireland’s draw with Northern Ireland and is unlikely to play again until January while midfielder Johnson was due to see a specialist about a thigh problem.

Midfielder Alan Browne has been struggling with a shoulder issue but will be available, while Billy Bodin and Josh Harrop (both knee) are long-term absentees.

Manager Alex Neil must decide whether to bring back Chris Maxwell in goal following his one-match ban, with Declan Rudd keeping a clean sheet in his absence.

Blackburn are boosted by the return of Charlie Mulgrew and Derrick Williams.

Skipper Mulgrew has not featured since the end of October after suffering a rib injury that caused damage to his liver, while fellow defender Williams sat out the last game due to a knock.

Harrison Reed will also be fine to feature after he suffered a knock that forced him off at half-time of the draw with Rotherham before the international break.

Dominic Samuel, Ben Gladwin (both knee) and Jacob Davenport (thigh) remain sidelined for Rovers.