Michael Appleton believes Jake Kean's tireless work ethic has been a key factor in establishing himself as Blackburn's number one.
The 22-year-old usurped former England international Paul Robinson during Henning Berg's ill-fated time in charge at Ewood Park and has started the last 14 league and cup games, winning rave reviews.
Kean, a former Derby youngster who has spent time on loan with Hartlepool and Rochdale, played a starring role in last weekend's shock FA Cup victory at Arsenal and once again performed heroics in a losing cause against Hull on Tuesday night.
"He's been given an opportunity and he's taken his opportunity - that's what happens in football," said Rovers boss Appleton.
"You never know what's round the corner, that's why you should never rest on your laurels, you should always be thinking ahead and about what might happen ahead.
"He's done that and I think the biggest thing about Jake is he's working closely with (goalkeeping coach) John Keeley, who's pushing him hard all the time.
"I see him in the analysis room, him and John, every other day looking at bits and pieces he can improve on. John's always showing him the video work to see how he can move his feet or work his hands better."
Meanwhile, after a fruitful time in the transfer market since being installed as Berg's successor last month, Appleton is hopeful of further additions while the emergency loan window remains open.
"In an ideal world, yes (we will sign more players), but we don't live in an ideal world," he added.
"There's one or two that I would like to add but it doesn't shut until the last week in March so don't be surprised if there's another one at least who comes through the building."
A five-game unbeaten run, which includes three wins, has seen the Brewers climb up to fourth in the League Two table.
They host seventh-placed Exeter, who are just a point behind Rowett's side, on Saturday and the Burton boss has urged supporters to be a 12th man.
"It's only beneficial if the fans can get behind us," Rowett said. "They can make a huge difference to the players with their support and I think that's key.
"They can make a massive difference to us in our remaining games.
"Those that travelled to Fleetwood last weekend were brilliant. If we can create that party atmosphere at the Pirelli Stadium it'd be great."
McCall was a key figure at the club through its greatest and darkest days and will be present on Saturday as a fan when Bradford take on Swansea in the Capital One Cup final.
Leeds-born McCall helped them to promotion from the Third Division in his first spell after the tragedy of the fire in 1985 that killed 56 people at Valley Parade and saw his father badly hurt.
He returned after spells at Everton and Rangers to take them up another level to the Premier League in 1999 as club captain.
But financial problems saw them slump down the leagues and McCall took over as manager in 2007 when they were in the bottom tier of English football, where they remain now.
The Motherwell manager will revel in the club's day at Wembley and is optimistic about their chances of upsetting the odds again.
But he is desperate to see them back in the upper reaches of the game on a consistent basis.
McCall said: "It was no surprise they sold their tickets out straight away. It's a big city. And when we got promoted to the Premiership 12 or 13 years ago, you get a new brand of supporter.
"And unfortunately since those days the club has been on a slippery slope with relegation after relegation.
"The fans more than anyone deserve it. They will have a great turnout and I'm sure they will enjoy their day, and it's not a foregone conclusion. Naturally, Swansea are favourites, but if you can play Wigan and Arsenal and be undefeated and knock out Villa over two legs, why can't they do it?"
