Dunn: It's like I've never been away

The 27-year-old was given a hero's welcome as he made his second debut' for the club during Saturday's clash with Sheffield United.

And after playing a part in Rovers' dramatic last-gasp victory by winning the free kick from which Morten Gamst Pedersen scored the winner, Dunn then promised fans there's still plenty more to come from him yet.

"It was good to be back out there again - it felt like I'd never been away," said the former Birmingham midfielder.

"I was really touched by the reception I got from the fans - it was special for me.

"I felt wanted as well, which is a strange feeling, but it's nice to know that everyone wants you to be there.

"I'm sure there's a few people who didn't want me back because of the injuries I've had, but I can't wait to prove them wrong."

Dunn entered the fray to a standing ovation as a 61st minute substitute, and it didn't take him long to show a few of the old touches that made him a big fans' favourite during his first spell with the club.

With the game delicately poised at 1-1 a minute into injury time, Dunn embarked on a typically slaloming run that took him deep into United territory, but just as he threatened to pull the trigger, he was upended by midfielder Michael Tonge, and referee Andre Marriner awarded Rovers a free kick 25 yards out.

Ewood Park then erupted when Pedersen stepped up to curl an exquisite shot past a static Paddy Kenny, giving Rovers their first home win of 2007.

"It would have been a fairytale if I'd put it in the bottom corner instead of being fouled, but it's just nice to make a contribution to getting the win," said Dunn.

Now the midfielder is hoping to hone his fitness in the hope of putting himself in contention for a starting place.

"I don't know what the manager's feelings are about my fitness - I think I might have a couple of reserve outings.

"But once I get a couple of them under my belt, I'll be ready for anything."