PAUL Wheelock rates the Blackburn Rovers players in the draw at Middlesbrough...

PAUL ROBINSON 9

Made five crucial saves to almost single-handedly ensure Rovers earned a share of the spoils.

TODD KANE 5

Replaced at half-time after being given a going over from Mustapha Carayol. Given little protection.

GRANT HANLEY 7

Breathed a sigh of relief after he nearly turned a second-half George Friend cross into his own goal.

MATT KILGALLON 7

Helped Rovers keep back-to-back clean sheets after coming under the cosh in the first half.

TOMMY SPURR 8

Wearing protective headgear after receiving nine stitches, the left-back was his side’s best defender.

JASON LOWE 7

Made some crucial blocks and interceptions as Boro went close to getting the goal they threatened.

TOM CAIRNEY 6

Only Rovers player who went close to scoring when he forced Shay Given into a save with his feet.

CHRIS TAYLOR 6

Won six tackles – more than any other Rovers player – in an attempt to stop Boro from winning the midfield battle.

DAVID DUNN 6

While not for the lack of trying, the midfielder was unable to exert his influence on the match.

RUDY GESTEDE 6

Volleyed a decent first-half opening past the post before playing most of the second half out on the right.

JORDAN RHODES 6

Apart from one half-chance that was blocked behind, Rovers’ 16-goal top scorer did not threaten.