A look at the stats and figures from Rovers game against Leicester.

BRAD FRIEDEL: Given excellent protection by the men in front of him which meant he barely had a shot to save of any consequence...7

LUCAS NEILL: Did a job at the back but his distribution could have been better at times...6

VRATISLAV GRESKO: Had a few anxious moments, particularly in the second half when he appeared to trip Marcus Bent in the penalty area...6

CRAIG SHORT: A rock at the heart of Rovers' defence. Needed all his experience to keep the lid on Les Ferdinand....8

LORENZO AMORUSO: A big performance from the big Italian, who made his presence felt at the back. Has he finally regained the fans' confidence?...8

GARRY FLITCROFT: Always prepared to put his body on the line in midfield, even when he's playing in an unfamiliar position...7

TUGAY: It wasn't his type of game with both teams often bypassing midfield but he rolled his sleeves up for the cause...6

MARTIN ANDRESEN: Still coming to terms with the pace of the English game but he contributed to a vital victory....6

JONATHON DOUGLAS: You always know what you're going to get from the young Irishman - plenty of hard work and endeavour...7

ANDY COLE: Caused problems for the Leicester defence whenever he ran into the channels and it was his cross that led to the goal...8

JONATHON STEAD: Turned 21 last week and he appears to have come of age as a Premiership player, too. Worked tirelessly up front where he was a real handful for the Leicester defence...8

SUBS:

BRETT EMERTON (for Andresen, 68) A frustrating cameo. 6.

NOT USED: GALLAGHER, JOHANSSON, REID, ENCKELMAN

OPPOSITION:

WALKER: Great save from Gresko...7

SINCLAIR: Suspect...6

THATCHER: Not convincing...5

DABIZAS: Greek tragedy...5

HEATH: Still raw...5

IZZET: Struggled to impress...6

MCKINLAY: Could have seen red...5

SCOWCROFT: Aerial threat...6

DICKOV: Well policed...6

FERDINAND: Subdued....6

BENT: Might have had a penalty...6

SUBS:

FREUND (for McKinlay, 46) 6,

GUPPY (for Ferdinand, 64) 5,

CANERO (for Heath, 78) 5.

NOT USED: GILLESPIE, NALIS