Derrick Williams is embracing his own versatility, as he looks ahead to Saturday’s game against in-form QPR.

Williams, who started last weekend’s game at full back, moved to partner Jack Rodwell at the heart of the defence after Charlie Mulgrew went off injured.

The Republic of Ireland international has mainly been utilised as a left back during his Rovers career, but has slotted in and covered at centre half on more than one occasion, including against Derby County and Stoke City this term.

On his versatility, Williams said: “I am getting used to it. It’s not ideal having to change positions all the time, but it’s good because it shows that you are versatile.

“In a way you want to try and concentrate on one position and get better in that position, but I am enjoying playing, and I want to play at every chance I get.”

Williams has been battling Amari’i Bell for the left back spot.

The 25-year-old conceded there is some difficulty in transitioning, but being aware of everyone’s job on the pitch helps.

He explained: “To be fair I know everyone’s position on the pitch, I’m quite good at statistics and positioning.

“Changing position is more about getting your feet right. On a Friday you work on crossing and defending one on ones as a full back.

“Then when you’re centre back it’s more defending, defensive headers, and positioning.

“You see a lot more of the ball when playing left back, at different angles and different positions.

“I want to be able to do that switch though, and really get better at it.”

Rovers, in 12th, come into the game on the back of a hard fought 1-1 draw at West Brom, a game they finished with no natural centre half or goalkeeper on the pitch.

On the game, Williams said: “It felt like a win, I thought we fully deserved the result and probably could have won it.

“Joe Rothwell had a chance, there was Dacky’s (Bradley) free kick, and Kasey’s (Palmer) chance. It was a massive point though.

“Before the game if you’d have said would you take a point and only concede one goal, with the form they’re in, and the goals they usually score, then you’d definitely have taken it.”

By Tom Schofield