In the twelve minutes he had, he managed a shot just inches wide, set up Dyer who hit a mis-shot and then possibly the finest moment in his fledgling career. Defoe was put through only for his shot to be partially saved by the keeper, the ball rolling ever closer to goal was smashed home from about half a yard by Nugent.
Preston will now have to cough up £25,000 to Bury for the youngster but after securing England's third goal he may well have added more to his price tag.