Source: PA
Ferguson hails James
Preston manager Darren Ferguson hailed debutant Manchester United youngster Matthew James after his fortuitous early strike helped put a desperately disappointing Sheffield United to the sword.
The England Under-20 midfielder, 18, claimed the credit in the 10th minute when his low 20-yard shot deflected off Blades defender Nyron Nosworthy and wrongfooted goalkeeper Ian Bennett.
Jon Parkin added a killer second for Darren Ferguson's men in the 71st minute, tucking away the rebound after his penalty was saved by Bennett before United winger Mark Yeates grabbed a late consolation.
Ferguson said: "Matty got a break when his shot got a bit of a deflection but I think it set the tone for the rest of the night.
"He's a good footballer and he gives us energies. We need a little bit more of that and he can pass and he can tackle. I know the boy has got a good temperament but I also thought Jon Parkin was magnificent. He linked up superbly with Danny Welbeck.
"Overall, it was a really good performance and to a man we were magnificent and thoroughly deserved the win."
