Makienok relishing fight for PNE starting spot

Preston North End’s Simon Makienok believes competition for a starting spot up top is fiercer than ever after his last-gasp equaliser at Brighton.
Deepdale’s Great Dane came on as a late substitute and popped up with a 92nd-minute leveller to seal a 2-2 draw against fancied Albion.
Fellow front man Jordan Hugill had pounced on some sloppy Brighton defending to hand PNE an early lead before the hosts turned the game on its head with two goals in 11 second-half minutes on Saturday.
It was left for Makienok to give a welcome reminder of what he has to offer, his first league goal for the club... read more