With just five days until the season gets underway, there will still plenty for Michael Appleton to ponder – namely his side’s struggles in both full-back positions.
Nevertheless, there were still plenty of positives from Sunday’s game, with the Seasiders having Frank Lampard’s side on the ropes for much of the second period.
But which players impressed and who struggled? Find out with our ratings...
But which players impressed and who struggled? Find out with our ratings...
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