BLACKBURN Rovers trail at half time in this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Tottenham.

Rafael van der Vaart converted from close range in the 22nd minute after Scott Dann had diverted Gareth Bale’s header on to the bar.

Aaron Lennon had missed a golden opportunity in the first few seconds of the game and Sandro then lashed a shot against the bar.

William Gallas directed a header against the crossbar after Van der Vaart's goal, with Tottenham thoroughly dominant in the first half.