Preston North End forward Tom Barkhuizen was delighted to slot home another goal on derby day for the Lilywhites.

Barkhuizen tapped in the opening goal at the DW Stadium and then went on to set up the second for Daniel Johnson as North End ran out 2-1 winners.

It's his tenth goal of the season, his best scoring season so far, and three in three games now for the forward.

It's becoming a common theme for Barkhuizen to score against local rivals and the PNE forward isn't getting bored of it anytime soon.

"To be honest I actually forgot it was a derby until I checked my phone last night," he said."It's just one of those things, I was gutted when Bolton went down because you look at them and that's at least one goal a season gone.

"Especially when I'm trying to improve my goal tally and teams are getting relegated I hate it.

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"It just seems to be a lucky thing for me, it's nice and hopefully something I can keep contributing to because you look at our fans today and the whole back wall is full.

"They're the type of games that the fans want to come out to and enjoy - thankfully our fans will be going home and they'll be happy."

Alex Neil brought Tom Clarke on mid way through the second half, a decision that may have raised a few eyebrows given Joe Rafferty's recent game time.

But for Barkhuizen, seeing the No.5 come onto the pitch and help see out a win is priceless.

He said: "I always say to Skip, if we ever get to a Play-Off final he's the one person I'd want to be lined up with.

"Even if he's injured hes walking out with me as mascot, that's what he's doing.

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"You just look at him and see this animal, his nose is broke about six times and you know he's going to war.

"For this club he's an absolute warrior, the perfect captain for the club and whenever I speak to the gaffer I can't speak highly enough of what he brings to us on and off the pitch.

"You know he's gonna give you everything, he's going to put his head where I don't want to put my head.

"He'll do anything he can to help us get the win and that's what you want."