RESTORED wing-man Jason Wilcox is banking on Rovers' league revival to carry them into the fourth round of the AXA-sponsored FA Cup.

Tony Parkes' men face a trip to First Division rivals West Bromwich Albion tomorrow.

But, having swept past the Baggies in the table thanks to a seven-match unbeaten run under Parkes, Wilcox is hopeful that Rovers can continue their rich vein of form in the Cup.

"The games can't come quickly enough for the lads at the moment," he admitted.

"We are on a bit of a roll at the moment and it's important that we keep it going.

"We don't want a defeat, no matter what competition it's in. We want to try and win the game."

West Brom have struggled to win games at home under Brian Little this season, drawing seven times on their own patch.

The Midlanders haven't won in their last three games and, despite having to leave their Ewood Park stronghold, Rovers must be confident of going into Sunday afternoon's draw.

"I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by saying this, but we are capable of beating anyone in this division, if we perform as we have been in the past few weeks.

"If we have the same attitude and application we shouldn't go too far wrong. We have set the standard and set our stall out. We know what we are capable of," Wilcox added.

And the former skipper believes a successful cup run and a surge up the table can go hand-in-hand.

"I think that's the benefit of having a big squad. I think with some other teams when they have other games, like in the cup competitions, it puts their squad under pressure," he said. Wilcox has regained his place in the Rovers' line-up over the past couple of games and turned in a top-notch performance on the left flank in Tuesday night's 3-1 win over Bolton.

With Damian Duff still doubtful following a hamstring injury, that may be enough to keep Wilcox in possession of a starting slot.

And the England international agrees that with such a big squad, in which he admits it is difficult to keep everyone happy, it's a case of seizing the opportunities when they come along.

"I was in the side because Damian Duff was injured and it's up to Tony whether he brings him back or not. As long as the team wins, that's the most important thing," Wilcox said. "It's been a difficult time for a lot of the lads who have been left out.

"I had a chance because Damian was injured and I had to take it. I have done my best, like I always do, and that's what the other lads have got to do if they get the chance."

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