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FROM DOLLY BLUE TO A LILYWHITE…

Preston rookie Josh’s path to success

By Chris Dunlavy
FIVE months ago, Josh Earl was playing in front of 255 fans at Lancaster City. In pre-season, his only ambition was to dole out the Lucozade.
Yet today, the 18-year-old rookie is part of a Preston back four that boasts the meanest defensive record in the entire EFL.
“It’s all come completely out the blue,” says the left-back, who made his debut against Reading last month before helping to subdue Middlesbrough’s £31m strikeforce.
“Before the season, my aim was to be around the squad.
“I tho...

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