Ryan Lowe reveals Preston North End boost ahead of Middlesbrough clash

Preston North End might not have too much left to play for this weekend but there is some positive news ahead of the weekend, with Ryan Ledson available to feature in their clash against Middlesbrough as reported by Lancs Live.

It is Boro who will arguably be more determined to pick up the victory on Saturday lunchtime, with the club sitting just outside of the play-off spots in the Championship and needing a win to at least give them a chance of a top six finish.

PNE on the other hand have a midtable position secured and will be going neither up nor down on the final day of the season. That won’t stop them from wanting to dampen the spirits of the Boro faithful though and stop them from securing the victory they need by claiming a final three points of their own.

They could also be boosted for this game by the return of midfielder Ryan Ledson. It’s common knowledge by now that the Lilywhites have a wealth of strength in the middle of the field, with Ben Whiteman, Alan Browne, Daniel Johnson, Ali McCann, Brad Potts and Ryan Ledson all available to play there.

Lowe though has had to deal without the latter of those options over the last two months. It looked like the 24-year-old would be out for the season and would only become available again come the new campaign.

However, having worked hard to regain his match fitness, it looks as though he could be recovered much earlier than anticipated – and Lowe has revealed to Lancs Live that rather than having to wait to feature until September, Ledson could actually play a part at some point against Middlesbrough this weekend.

The manager said: “Ledson will be available for the weekend, he’s back training.

“Unbelievable, he’s been fantastic. When I sat down with Ry [Ryan