Rovers head into the fixture on the back of an impressive draw at Liverpool and a stunning triumph against Manchester United at Old Trafford. It is a remarkable return considering the fixture before had seen Kean condemned to fearful abuse from his own fans during a home defeat to Bolton, and even more surprising because Blackburn had 10 men missing due to injury. Gael Givet, David Dunn and Junior Hoilett are amongst those fit again after a heart procedure in the first instance and hamstring strains in the latter two. Normally, the trio would be automatic members of Kean's side. However, the rules have now changed. "Sometimes you get thrown in and you have to deliver," said Kean. "Now we have the added advantage of having players back for the next game but it is going to be hard for them to get back into the side."
