Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings from the 2-1 win at Walsall.
David Raya 6
Didn’t get a strong enough contact on his punch which led to the Walsall goal but made two big contributions in the second half.
Ryan Nyambe 5
Troubled by Joe Edwards in the first half and looked uncomfortable in possession at times.
Darragh Lenihan 7
A few nervy moments but things feel a little more secure at the back on the Irishman’s return.
Charlie Mulgrew 7
Coasted through the first half but given some trouble by substitute Ngoy late on as Rovers hung on.
Derrick Williams 7
Morris got little change out of him down the Walsall right but wasn’t given too many opportunities to get forward.
Corry Evans 7
Brought some composure to Rovers’ play in the first half, but struggled to have the same effect in the second before being replaced.
Richie Smallwood 7
Won plenty of second balls in the first half and hassled and harried to good effect after the break.
Elliott Bennett 8
A terrific first-half rampaging down the right, having a hand in both the Rovers goals, before battling it out in the centre of the park late on.
Jack Payne 7
Impressed in the first-half, claiming an assist, and filled the big shoes of Bradley Dack well before drifting out of the game.
Adam Armstrong 7
A threat throughout and put in more than his fair share of work. Would have registered a fifth goal of the month were it not for a fingertip save on to the crossbar.
Danny Graham 9 (MAN OF THE MATCH)
Loves playing against Walsall. It’s four in two games against the Saddlers for Graham who was at times unplayable. Scored two close-range finishes to take him past 150 career goals and his hold-up play was excellent. Came off just after the hour mark after feeling unwell.
Subs
Dominic Samuel (for Graham, 62) 5
Lost possession a little too easily at times but went close to scoring with a downward header.
Marcus Antonsson (for Evans, 67) 6
Put in an excellent cross for Samuel’s header and put in a good shift down the left-hand side.
Amari’i Bell (for Payne, 79) 6
Rovers looked much more secure when switching to a back three after Bell’s arrival.
Subs not used: Jayson Leutwiler, Paul Caddis, Paul Downing, Joe Nuttall
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