Preston boss Alan Irvine again has few concerns as his side seek to avoid an upset at home to Chesterfield in the Carling Cup first round.North End began their Championship campaign in the most auspicious manner possible on Saturday after winning 2-1 at Ipswich.

Striker Chris Brown missed the Portman Road success due to a hip injury and may not be risked against the League Two outfit.

Aside from long-term injury absentees Neal Trotman and Liam Chilvers, North End have few other concerns as they bid to progress to the second round of the competition they were dumped out of at the first hurdle last season.

Lancashire neighbours Morecambe triumphed 2-1 at Deepdale in the first round of the Carling Cup and Irvine will be keen to avoid a repeat of that humiliation.

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