Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Take it with a pinch of salt, it's pre-season after all!
Aynsley Pears - 8
Produced a really good save with his foot in the first half to deny Sze. Could do nothing about the goal after denying Aasgaard's first attempt.
Callum Brittain - 6
Will be important in offering some width down that right side for Rovers. Got into some decent areas and produced a few dangerous crosses.
Hayden Carter - 6
Will have been disappointed to lose the aerial duel with Stones which set up Aasgaard, who hit the bar. Otherwise, gave very little away.
Dom Hyam - 7
Defended his box really well and handled the physical threat of Stones and then Hugill.
Harry Pickering - 7
Solid against the lively Rankine, who had pace to burn.
Sondre Tronstad - 7
Kept things ticking over in the centre of the park. Nothing flashy but solid.
Lewis Travis - 7
Took the armband back for the first time since leaving. Did his usual stuff, won tackles, broke up play, kept it simple.
Joe Rankin-Costello - 8
Looked the most likely to create an opening for Rovers. Set up the goal for Vale with a nice ball into his path.
Tyrhys Dolan - 6
Played centrally, behind the striker. Saw bits of the ball and had a few nice touches but wasn't overly involved in the play.
Jack Vale - 7
Wasn't in the match much at all but when the ball fell to him in the box, he took his chance with a confident finish.
Substitutes:
Dom Biniek (Dolan, 74') - 6
On for the last 15 minutes to play behind the striker.
Aodhan Doherty (Bloxham, 82') - N/A
Late change for Bloxham on the left.
Unused substitutes: Hilton, Atcheson, Montgomery, Saadi.
Referee: Darren Bond
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