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Lacking quality in the final third, would never have guessed

Blackpool manager Michael Appleton told BBC Radio Lancashire:

"I feel fantastic after that and why shouldn't we? It's been a tough few weeks. The atmosphere was incredible.

"We've shown we're capable of scoring goals and I think the players showed a lot of character.

"It's always crucial going ahead in games because it makes you a bit freer, which is difficult in a derby.

"I thought we looked really threatening and put them under pressure. After a difficult week, I'll enjoy this one."

Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe told BBC Radio Lancashire:

"The scoreline doesn't [tell the whole story] and before they scored their second, it looking like only one team was going to create more chances.

"It definitely wasn't a 4-2 but our final third was lacking in quality. I said to the group you have to punish teams when you're on top and we couldn't do it.

"We're playing some good football and I think you can see that. We've just got to keep working to get better."