LUKAS NMECHA’S

first goal for Preston sealed a valuable point for Alex Neil’s side against Aston Villa at Deepdale.

On-loan Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham’s 14th goal of the season put Villa in front, before Nmecha’s close-range finish.

Preston boss Alex Neil said: ‘The effort, the quality we showed and our approach were excellent.’

Villa boss Dean Smith added: ‘We didn’t deserve to win.’