By Matt Panter

BIRMINGHAM C 0PRESTON NE 0STAR MANHARLEE DEAN BirminghamEYES ON THE PRIZE: Preston’s Patrick Bauer and Jordan Storey battle for the ball with Birmingham City’s Troy Deeney and Dion SandersonPICTURE: AlamyLEE Bowyer was taking positives, including a clean sheet and the performance of keeper Matijaa Sarkic, after Birmingham m were held by Preston.Both sides had contributed to a bright opening to the clash, with Sarkic, on-loan from Wolves, and opposing keeper Daniel Iversen making good saves, but the game tailed off poorly in the second half.Boss Bowyer ...