Lee Bowyer takes his Charlton side to Preston confident they can secure their first win in four games.
Following up a hard-fought 2-2 draw with West Brom last weekend the Addicks look to climb away from the Championship trap door with a victory at Deepdale.
Preston, themselves looking for a win to re-ignite promotion hopes after going six games without a victory, stand in Bowyer’s way.
Alex Neil’s side took the spoils when they met at The Valley earlier in the season, when an injury ravaged Charlton outfit fell to a Paul Gallagher penalty.
“I’ve watched games and they’ve got a certain way of playing,” Bowyer said.
“They’re a very good side and it’s a hard place to go.
“It’s going to be tough, they’re strong, physical with good players.
“When we played them at our place we lost on a penalty, so do I believe we can go there and win? Of course I do.
“I know they’ll give 100 percent and when you do that you’ve got a chance.
“It’ll be a hard game because there are no easy games.
“The manager’s done great, they’ve slowly built a Championship squad and every year they get better.
“We’ll respect them like every team but we’ll go there to get three points.”
A trip to Preston also means there’ll be a chance to get reacquainted with Charlton hero, Pat Bauer.
“I don’t keep in touch with players I was playing with!
“Players I played eight or so years with, and I haven’t kept in touch with Pat.
“Pat’s a good lad, a good professional and he’s a big part why we are in this division.
“I wish him all best, I’ll shake his hand, hopefully he’ll score an own goal and help us out a bit!”
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