Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after the 3-0 win at Bury.

David Raya 7

An important save at 0-0 to deny Humphrey and showed good handling to claim a number of crosses, despite losing his footing on a number of occasions.

Ryan Nyambe 7

Starting to make better decisions, both in possession and in finding space. Was made to do plenty of defensive work early on, but stopped a number of crosses reaching their target.

Paul Downing 7

Six clean sheets in eight games for Downing who didn’t lose a header and was calm and assured in possession. A good block to deny Aldred in the second half.

Charlie Mulgrew 8

Looked a step above the Bury attackers, making several fine interceptions, and able to bring the ball about of defence with composure.

Derrick Williams 7

Tested defensively early on, but grew in to the game to strike up a good partnership with Antonsson down the left. Excellent pass in to Dack for the third goal.

Richie Smallwood 8

Tackled everything that came in his way, often walking a tightrope with the referee, but recycled possession effectively

Peter Whittingham 7

Strolled through the game somewhat, nothing overly flashy but rarely wasted possession. Hit a second half shot over the bar.

Elliott Bennett 7

Struggled to keep his footing at times in the first half but did show a few moments of quality, including setting up a first-half chance for Antonsson.

Bradley Dack 9 (MAN OF THE MATCH)

Two assists, a goal and head and shoulders above anyone on the field. An expert throughball for the first, a pinpoint cross for the second and then an excellent run and shot for his 25-yard strike.

Getting better by the week and his influence on this team is growing by the week.

Marcus Antonsson 8

Two well taken goals, a left foot finish and a header, and tireless work down the left. Looks much more comfortable playing off the left flank.

Joe Nuttall 7

Missed an excellent chance at 1-0 but that shouldn’t take away from an accomplished performance leading the line on his first league start.

Subs

Rekeem Harper (for Whittingham, 77) 6

Got around the pitch well in his cameo appearance with two driving runs forward and one good covering challenge

Danny Graham (for Nuttall, 81) 6

Passed up a late chance as a lack of elevation on an attempted chip saw him denied by Fasan

Dominic Samuel (for Antonsson, 81) 6

Given a late run-out on his return from suspension

Subs not used: Jayson Leutwiler, Sam Hart, Scott Wharton, Paul Caddis