By Steve Casey

LICKING GOOD: Preston’s Tom Barkhuizen celebrates his early goal
PICTURE: PSI/Nuno Guiamaraes

ALEX Neil saluted his Preston troops after victory over struggling Wigan took the the Lilywhites back into the play-off places.
The visitors were in front inside seven minutes at the DW Stadium through Tom Barkhuizen, before Daniel Johnson doubled the lead four minutes after the restart.
Wigan sparked into life following the arrival of substitute Joe Gelhardt, who set up a goal for Chey Dunkley.
But they were unable to force an equaliser, with...