ALAN Kelly earned Rovers a replay with a stunning late save to deny West Brom hit-man Lee Hughes.

But the modest Republic of Ireland international refused to take the credit and felt he should have kept out Hughes' 65th minute equaliser.

"I think I was caught slightly out of position for the first one," admitted Kelly.

"Lee Hughes went to bend it, he didn't quite hit it right, I got a touch on it but it hit the bar and went in.

"On another day you'd get bit of luck and it would stay out.

"But I thought both sides produced a great game.

"We didn't really get any luck with the goals we conceded but, to be fair to the lads, we've kept the unbeaten run going.

"Nathan Blake was outstanding up front.

"The defence, and in particular Darren Peacock and Christian Dailly, have been performing excellently.

"And I thought Callum Davidson did well down the left, considering he's not a winger."

Now the two teams have got to do it all again on December 22.

But Kelly is confident Rovers can progress provided they can contain Hughes.

"He's the one we've got to watch in the replay," said Kelly.

"He's a livewire, he's very tricky, he's got lots of pace and when you think he's going to shoot, he doesn't, he turns inside.

"And he showed how dangerous he is by having a hand in both goals.

"But the way we are playing at the moment, we are more than happy to take them back to Ewood.

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