Sean Maguire returns to Turner's Cross as Preston earn easy win

Tom Barkhuizen hit a hat-trick, while Tom Clarke and ex-Shamrock Rovers star Graham Burke were also on target.

IRELAND INTERNATIONAL AND former Cork City player Sean Maguire made his return to Turner’s Cross tonight as his Preston side earned a comfortable 5-0 win over Cobh Ramblers.

Tom Barkhuizen hit a first-half hat-trick, while Tom Clarke and ex-Shamrock Rovers star Graham Burke were also on target.

In addition to Maguire, another former Cork City player, Alan Browne, also started against the First Division side.

Meanwhile, Burke and Daryl Horgan were among 11 changes made by the Championship outfit on the hour mark.

Preston's Tom Barkhuizen celebrates scoring a goal with Alan Browne. Oisin Keniry / INPHO Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO

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