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George Hodgson

Man City youngster Liam Delap makes admission on his future amid Preston loan spell

Liam Delap believes he will "one hundred percent" return to Manchester City a better player this summer, despite enduring final-third frustration while out on loan.

The highly-rated striker joined Stoke City last August, but then made the mid-season Championship switch to Preston North End - with Lilywhites manager Ryan Lowe swooping in for his services.

Delap remains on the hunt for his first PNE goal with two matches left to play - unless the Deepdale outfit make an unlikely late break into the top six. The City man did play a huge role in North End's last-gasp leveller against Blackburn Rovers last weekend, though, and reflected on his time in Lancashire post-match.

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