Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom pleased with draw against Middlesbrough

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PAUL Heckingbottom praised his Preston side for the way they fought back against Middlesbrough to earn a 1-1 draw.
A point for North End means they remain just above the bottom four, and new boss Heckingbottom has lost only one of his first three league games in charge.
Heckingbottom was frustrated by the early goal conceded to Michael Carrick’s team, but he said: “I’m pleased with a point. Boro shaded it in terms of efforts on goal, and I was frustrated in the first half because we had good moments in possession but lacked penetrations.
“Boro’s best moments came fro...

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