HENCHOZ: To keep the likes of Yorke and Cole to a minimum of genuine openings was a fine achievement. He also produced moments of international class defending and only needed to improve his distribution to be head and shoulders above anyone on the pitch...8

PEACOCK: A number of important tackles and blocks but clearances several times put Rovers back in trouble...7

DAVIDSON: Major improvement, better passing and, despite the Sky viewers' vote, did not fare too badly in his battle with Beckham...7 DUNN: A bit too much for him in a tough first half for the team, he showed character by battling back to put in the best scoring attempt. He'll make it...6

CARSLEY: No doubting his character and strength, though with United on top in midfield it was hard to find time and space...7

WILCOX: Similarly, the skipper has set an example in commitment but Rovers couldn't keep the ball long enough for him to have a real attacking impact...7

GILLESPIE: Perhaps the biggest disappointment when the chips have been down, he rarely threatened his former team-mates...5 WARD: Missed THE chance of the night for Rovers but led the front line with tremendous courage, commitment and skill despite often being outnumbered...7

JANSEN: Showed signs of his obvious talent and always offered a hope he might produce something special, but must learn when to pass the ball...7

SUBS

JOHNSON: Maybe should have gone on earlier because Rovers were more effective on the right in the short time he was there.

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