PLAYER RATINGS: Blackburn Rovers 4 Rotherham United 2

Jason Steele 6

Caught in no-man’s land for Danny Ward’s opener but then saved twice from the Millers man as well averting a certain own goal.

Jason Lowe 7

Scott Allan had little change out of the Rovers right-back and captain and it was no surprise when the Rotherham winger was substituted.

Tommie Hoban 6

Needed an injection to play after coming off with a hip injury in the midweek defeat at Leeds United. Made Rovers’ most clearances.

Gordon Greer 6

Let Ward get in behind to score his first goal. Picked up a knock and was replaced by Scott Wharton who was beaten by the Rotherham striker for his second.

Derrick Williams 6

Was unable to prevent Stephen Kelly from crossing for Ward to double his tally but otherwise defended soundly and always got forward.

Danny Guthrie 7

Diligent display on his recall to the side, keeping the ball well and winning it back more than any other Rovers player.

Corry Evans 7

Lost possession in the build-up to the game’s opening goal but made amends by teeing up Craig Conway’s equaliser. Good performance.

Ben Marshall 8

Quiet first half, other than heading a Greg Halford effort off the line, but burst into life after scoring his first goal of the season. Played his part in the killer fourth.

Marvin Emnes 9

The full and home debutant was magnificent. Created two goals, scored one himself, and led the Millers a merry dance throughout.

Craig Conway 9

Added another contender to his personal goal-of-the-season competition before setting up Emnes for his second in as many matches. Could have had more assists. Superb.

Sam Gallagher 9*

Sealed the success with the goal he had been threatening all afternoon. It shows how well he played that he beat Conway and Emnes to the man-of-the-match award.

SUBS

Scott Wharton for Greer (82), Darragh Lenihan for Evans (82), Martin Samuelsen for Conway (90). Not used: David Raya, Liam Feeney, Jack Byrne, Hope Akpan.