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Alex Neil interviewed by Preston for vacant manager's job

Alex Neil looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match against Ipswich Town at Carrow Road
Image: Alex Neil has been interviewed for the vacant manager's job at Preston

Alex Neil has been interviewed for the vacant manager's job at Preston, according to Sky sources.

We understand he met with club officials on Monday and is believed to be one of a number of candidates to be interviewed.

Preston do not expect to complete the interview process until midweek.

Neil was appointed as Norwich boss in January 2015 after leaving Hamilton and guided the Canaries to the Premier League at the first time of asking via the Championship play-off final after they beat Middlesbrough 2-0 at Wembley.

Norwich City manager Alex Neil (right) and first team coach Alan Irvine after the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London.
Image: Neil was sacked as Norwich manager in March

However, they were relegated straight back to the Championship after just one season and struggled for consistency last term. The Scot was sacked as Norwich manager in March with the Carrow Road side nine points off the play-off places.

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