Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after the 3-0 home win over Blackpool.
David Raya 7
Had a quiet afternoon as the visitors managed just one shot on target all afternoon.
Ryan Nyambe 6
Managed just 15 minutes before limping off with a hamstring injury.
Darragh Lenihan 8
Faultless performance from the Irishman, dominant in the air and his presence in the backline an undoubted boost for Rovers.
Charlie Mulgrew 7
Superb free-kick headed home by Dack in the first half. Given trouble at times by Vassell but the back four deserved a clean sheet.
Derrick Williams 6
Outstanding block saved a certain goal in the first half and defended well. Looked nervy in possession though, particularly in the second period.
Richie Smallwood 7
Misplaced several passes early on but got about his work well in the middle of the park.
Elliott Bennett 7
Showed his versatility when switching to right-back where he handled the lively Delfouneso well before coming up with a late assist for Armstrong.
Jack Payne 6
Struggled to really impact the game on his return to the side and didn’t offer too much support defensively.
Bradley Dack 8
Almost appeared the most likely for Rovers. Saw shots saved and blocked before his opener with his header. Teed up Armstrong for the second goal.
Adam Armstrong 8 (MAN OF THE MATCH)
His currency is goals and he proved that with two well taken finishes in the second half after a rather quiet opening 45 minutes. His first in particular was an outstanding technical finish.
Danny Graham 7
Gave Rovers a different option which they used to good effect with some diagonal balls forward. Rib injury forced him off late on.
Subs
Corry Evans (for Nyambe, 15) 7
Most effective performance for some time. Had a hand in three first-half chances, and the second goal, and was much more positive in his work.
Craig Conway (for Payne, 68) 6
Gave good cover for Bennett and his lovely pass helped set up the final Rovers goal late on.
Amari’i Bell (for Dack, 76) 6
Offered Rovers the chance to move to a back three with his introduction in the closing stages.
Subs not used: Jayson Leutwiler, Paul Downing, Dominic Samuel, Marcus Antonsson
Blackpool: Lumley, Turton, Tilt, Robertson, Daniel, Ryan, Spearing (Gnaduillet, 69) Longstaff, Delfouneso, Solomon-Otabor (Philliskirk, 75), Vassell (Agyei, 75)
Subs not used: Mafoumbi, Taylor, Aimson, D’Almeida
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