KELLY: Another clean sheet but had little to do apart from one full length stop in the first half...7

GRAYSON: Looked in control both defensively and going forward, providing a couple of dangerous centres...7

HARKNESS: Solid, as ever, at the back but stifled as an attacking force...7

DAILLY: Coped admirably against the pace of Vale dangerman Tony Rougier...7

PEACOCK: Caught napping a couple of times early on but grew in stature as the game progressed...7

CARSLEY: Worked tirelessly in midfield but failed to stamp his authority...6

FRANDSEN: Looked Rovers most likely source for a goal but faded as the game wore on...6

McATEER: Ran his socks off but couldn't break down a stubborn Vale defence...6

OSTENSTAD: Not much of a sniff in front of goal before limping off with a dead leg just after half time...6

WARD: Led the line well and his movement off the ball always kept the Vale defence on their toes but was starved of service by his colleagues...7

WILCOX: Full of running on his return to the starting line up but failed to conjure up that killer pass...6

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BLAKE: Struggled to make much of an impact after replacing Ostenstad...6

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