Source: PA
Brown waits on duo
New Preston boss Phil Brown will assess the fitness of defensive duo Wayne Brown and Leon Cort ahead of the FA Cup third-round home clash with Nottingham Forest.
Brown missed the defeat at Crystal Palace with a hamstring strain and Cort also missed out at Selhurst Park with a similar problem.
Despite North End suffering a third straight defeat at Palace, the performance provided reason for optimism and Brown may be reluctant to make many changes.
Preston remain short of numbers but Brown is hoping to make up to six new signings after being installed as Darren Ferguson's replacement at Deepdale.
The former Hull manager, who has penned an 18-month deal, said: "I need to be proactive in the transfer market."
