By Dave Flett

GIVING IT A SHOT: Emil Riis in action for Preston and, Inset, goalkeeper Freddie Woodman
PICTURE: Alamy

Emil Riis reckons Preston North End are ready to swap mid-table mediocrity for a play-off push.
The Lilywhites have finished 13th during each of the Danish striker’s first two campaigns at Deepdale.
And, having last tasted top-flight football in 1961 – the season after Tom Finney hung up his boots – only Rotherham (who have never made it there) have gone longer, among the current Championship clubs, without experiencing life in the highest tier.
A 1-0 midweek win at H...