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  Simon Grayson: Preston North End pull was too strong for Graham Alexander

  Simon Grayson understands why Graham Alexander could not turn down the chance to return to Preston North End, drawing on his own experience of an opportunity he could not ignore.

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  Guy Branston: Tyreece Campbell, Dom Ballard and Connor Barrett can hit the heights

  Guy Branston picks out three young EFL stars ready to make their mark this season, backing Tyreece Campbell, Dom Ballard and Connor Barrett to develop into Premier League-calibre players.

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  Guy Branston: Expect enormous interest in ace Will Lankshear

  If Tottenham get relegated from the Premier League, I don’t see any reason why Will Lankshear shouldn’t be given a chance to lead the line next season.

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  Simon Grayson: Sizzling Southampton have got the momentum

  Southampton are on the march – and I know exactly how it feels to be Tonda Eckert right now.