ROBBIE Fowler makes his first Premier League start for Rovers this afternoon in a Lancashire derby at the Reebok Stadium.

The former Liverpool man partners Jason Roberts in attack, with Roque Santa Cruz ruled out through a hamstring injury.

Chilean Carlos Villanueva is recalled to midfield in an attacking visiting line-up, while Matt Derbyshire has to be content with a place on the substitutes bench.

Martin Olsson misses out in the 18, with Danny Simpson playing right back and Andre Ooijer at left back..

Paul Robinson replaces Jason Brown between the posts while Morten Gamst Pedersen is left out of the squad completely.

ROVERS: Paul Robinson, Andre Ooijer, Steve Warnock, Chris Samba, Tugay, Ryan Nelsen, Brett Emerton, Carlos Villanueva, Danny Simpson, Robbie Fowler, Jason Roberts.

SUBS: Benni McCarthy, Vince Grella, Zurab Khizanishvili, Keith Andrews, Keith Treacy, Matt Derbyshire, Jason Brown.

BOLTON: Jussi Jasskelainen, Kevin Davies, Matt Taylor, Gretar Steinsson, Fabrice Muamba, Gavin McCann, Johan Elmander, Andy O'Brien, JLloyd Samuel, Gary Cahill, Kevin Nolan

SUBS: Ali Al Habsi, Joey O'Brien, Danny Shittu, Ricardo Gardner, Ebi Smolarek, Riga, Nicky Hunt