Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Take it with a pinch of salt, it's pre-season after all!
Joe Hilton - 7
Pulled off a few smart saves in the first half particularly. Solid display.
Leo Duru - 7
Didn't get as much of the ball as he'd have liked but looked bright when he had it. A quieter afternoon than Accrington.
Connor O'Riordan - 7
Played very much on the right of a three-man defence when Rovers had the ball. Strode into midfield nicely on a few occasions but also a few loose passes.
Pat Gamble - 7
Won his headers and was given a good battle by wily EFL forward Hallam Hope. Probably needs a loan when Rovers have bulked out their squad.
Jake Batty - 7
A few nervy moments early on but grew into the game as it went on. Like Gamble, he would benefit from regular first-team football.
John Buckley - 7
Played a key role in the goal with a fizzed pass into Tyjon, who lifted it into Hedges' path. Saw loads of the ball as the deepest of the midfield men.
Jake Garrett - 7
If he wasn't on the receiving end of a tackle, he was dishing them out. Some nice bits of footwork and clever touches.
Ryan Hedges - 7
Wasn't too heavily involved with most of Rovers' best play coming down the opposite flank. Took the goal well which was a really nice move. Taken off at the break as he continues he return to full fitness.
Dilan Markanday - 8
Really bright in the first half but faded in the second. Played in a central role that seemed to really suit him.
Harrison Wood - 7
Encouraged constantly by Eustace to have a run at his man at every opportunity
Igor Tyjon - 8 (STAR MAN)
Really impressed. His movement is excellent, his link-up is beyond his years and he has good awareness in the box. Lovely flick for Hedges' goal.
Substitutes:
Tom Bloxham (Hedges, 45') - 6
Didn't see loads of the ball as he floated across the attack trying to make things happen.
Dom Biniek (Wood, 60') - 6
Sent a fierce shot just wide from the edge of the box.
Aodhan Doherty (Tyjon, 77') - N/A
A first look at the summer addition in blue and white. Left-footed, quick and likes to have a go at his man.
Unused substitutes: Khan, Barrett, Atcheson, Saadi.
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
Attendance: 2,236
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