Plenty of work ahead - Souey

Saturday's priceless 1-0 victory over Leicester City edged the club a step nearer to their safety target.

But although a first home win since November 29 came as a massive relief, Souness is adamant there's a job still to be done before his players can sit back and relax.

"Obviously I'm delighted with our last two results," said Souness, referring to Rovers' two victories over Leicester and Fulham in the last seven days.

"We now have four games left to do what we have to do.

"Who knows how many points we'll need but we've got to get them.

"There's still a big job to be done but the most you can ask for is to have your destiny in your own hands and that is the case now, so it's up to us."

Rovers' survival hopes were also boosted by results elsewhere on what could turn out to be a defining weekend in the fight to stay in the top flight.

Manchester City were the weekend's biggest losers as a 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Southampton plunged them into trouble near the foot of the table.

With four games left, Rovers now have a five point cushion on Leeds, who currently occupy the third relegation place.

Given the fact Rovers also have a superior goal difference, United would have to win at least half of their remaining games and hope that Rovers don't pick up another point to overhaul Souness's side.

History would suggest that one more win would be enough to secure Rovers' Premiership safety.

In four of the last five seasons, 37 points (Rovers' current total) has been enough to survive.

"We'll only know at the end of the season how important Saturday's result was," said Souness.

"City came unstuck, Tottenham have got dragged back into it, and Portsmouth had a great result.

"But I can only repeat our destiny is in our own hands."

Rovers' victory on Saturday was the first at Ewood for 141 days.

Souness added: "Leicester came here extremely spirited, they never gave up, but we matched them."