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Coventry City 2-1 Preston North End: Frank Lampard’s Blues reach for the sky

Frank Lampard described his Coventry City side’s victory over Preston North End as one of his most satisfying since taking charge of the club in November.

Coventry City

By Gillian Winthrop

COVENTRY CITY 2
Rudoni 30, Thomas 37

PRESTON NE 1
Keane 82

Frank Lampard described his Coventry City side’s victory over Preston North End as one of his most satisfying since taking charge of the club in November.
Jack Rudoni and Bobby Thomas scored in the first half for the Sky Blues as Lampard’s side continued their pursuit of the Championship play-offs.
Will Keane halved the deficit to give Coventry something to think about in the closing stages.
But the hosts ended their 17-year wait for a league victory over Preston, spanning 22 matches.
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