Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom wants supporters to bring the noise as often as possible to Deepdale. The Lilywhites chief noted an improved atmosphere during the second half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom. Having trailed at half-time, North End drew level on 55 minutes after a period of sustained pressure on the Albion goal.

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Emil Riis scored his fifth goal of the season to earn Preston a 1-1 draw with West Brom in the Sky Bet Championship. The Dane equalised early in the second half after Karlan Grant had put the Baggies in front with a 13th-minute opener.