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Preston 1-0 Southampton: Lilywhites boss Graham Alexander hails ‘superb’ display

Graham Alexander hails Preston North End’s performance after Jordan Thompson’s stunning volley earns a first win under the Lilywhites boss.

Jordan Thompson celebrates his winner for Preston North End

By Jonny Bentley

PRESTON NE 1
Thompson 33

SOUTHAMPTON 0
Graham Alexander was delighted with a “deserved” victory after seeing Preston North End beat high-flying Southampton by the narrowest of margins in Lancashire.
Jordan Thompson’s stunning 33rd-minute volley proved to be enough for Alexander to earn his first win in charge since replacing Paul Heckingbottom in September.
The Preston manager said: “[I’m] chuffed for the players. They have worked hard.
“They’re trying to believe in what we’re trying to do, but they need that validation of performances and results to get that confidence ...

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