ROBBIE Fowler played 45 minutes for Rovers' reserves last night as they drew 0-0 with Manchester United's second string at the Marston Arena.

The former Liverpool man went close with a couple of first half strikes, on his first appearance since signing last week, before being replaced at the break.

Julio Santa Cruz also made his first Rovers appearance since arriving at Ewood, making a late substitute appearance, as Rovers dominated without being able to break the deadlock.