Graham Alexander said Preston North End earned a 'good point' after their 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night. The result leaves Preston 12th in the Championship table, four points clear of the relegation zone.
Alexander told reporters he was satisfied with the outcome. "It's a good point," the manager said. "We had to show a lot of character, especially in the second half. We'll take that and move on."
The match saw Preston take an early lead before being pegged back before half-time. The Lilywhites had to withstand pressure after the break to secure the draw, which extends their unbeaten run in the league to three matches. They now have 15 points from their opening 13 games.
The single point keeps Preston in a relatively comfortable mid-table position. They are closer to the play-off places, which are eight points away, than they are to the bottom three.
Alexander's side have been solid at home this season, losing just once at Deepdale. Key midfielder Ben Whiteman returned to the starting lineup for this match after serving a suspension, providing a boost in the centre of the park. The team's top scorer, Emil Riis Jakobsen, was again on the scoresheet, netting his fifth league goal of the campaign.
West Brom manager James Morrison also gave his reaction, telling reporters his team created enough chances to win but praised Preston's resilience. The draw means Preston have taken five points from their last three Championship outings. Alexander will now prepare his squad for the weekend, looking to build on this result and climb higher in the standings.
