Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out three talking points from the win at Hull City.

KILLING GAMES OFF

Rovers could well have had this game won by half-time. They should definitely have had the points in the bag by the 75th minute.

Elliott Bennett will reflect on a disappointing miss, while Danny Graham twice went close after coming off the bench.

Rovers were unable to replace like-for-like when Adam Armstrong went off, and that similar option off the bench could have given them an extra dimension on the break.

Joe Rothwell again showed promise, but strengthening in the attacking areas, could help Rovers not having to endure as many nerve-wracking finishes.

FIRST WIN ON THE BOARD

Getting a first win of the season is an important milestone in any season, not least when stepping up a division.

Rovers will likely reflect on their opening two games as points dropped, but here they returned to East Lancashire with three well deserved points in the bag.

Now heading in to back-to-back home games, against Reading on Wednesday and Brentford on Saturday, Rovers will be hoping a positive start can see more points chalked up at Ewood where they have enjoyed excellent form in the last 12 months.

Back-to-back clean sheets is also a welcome bonus after conceding two on the opening day at Ipswich.

And to do it on Tony Mowbray’s 600th game as a manager was a great way to mark his milestone.

CORRY’S CONFIDENT START

The Championship has been a step-up in level for some. For others, it has been the return to a level where they have played for much of their careers.

Corry Evans comes under the latter and has been one of Rovers’ most consistent performers over the final few weeks of last season and the early ones of this campaign.

He may not be the flashiest of performers, and it can comes across as though he’s playing within himself at times, but his economical use of the ball, and excellent positioning is a key part of this team.

Evans enables Rovers to keep good shape behind the ball, allowing the likes of Dack and Armstrong to flourish ahead of him.

It is an area of the pitch Mowbray may well look to strengthen in time, but for now, the duo of Smallwood and Evans in the middle of the park, particularly away from home, looks here to stay.