Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Balazs Toth - 8
A solid showing from the Hungarian. Did well to save from both McBurnie and Ndala in the first half when it was goalless. Had a quiet second half but did what was needed.
Ryan Alebiosu - 8
Attacked well down the right all game and was a real nuisance to Giles. Grabbed the assist for Cantwell’s goal and could have had one or two more assists on another day.
Dom Hyam - 8
Led the back line well. Managed McBurnie out of the game alongside McLoughlin and was good with the ball at his feet. Will feel unlucky to have not scored with a header that crashed off the crossbar.
Sean McLoughlin - 8
Dealt well with McBurnie’s physicality and put in a strong showing back at his old club. Looked comfortable on the ball as well.
Yuri Ribeiro - 8
Solid all game. Linked up well several times with Hedges and was solid whatever came his way.
Sidnei Tavares - 7
A lively showing from the midfielder. Got stuck in all over the middle of the park and was quick to sniff out any danger. Received a yellow card at the end of the first half that limited his influence before coming off.
Sondre Tronstad - 8
Exactly what we expect from him. Tough in the midfield, drove the team forward and linked up well with Tavares.
Augustus Kargbo - 6
Played off the right of the three attacking midfielders. He was wasteful but found Hedges with a well-weighted pass for the opening goal and was a livewire throughout.
Todd Cantwell - 9 (Star Man)
He seems to have really come alive in the captain role. Clever movement and some quick touches and flicks made him a nuisance all game. His clever free-kick gave Rovers the second and he put the icing on the cake with a well-taken third.
Ryan Hedges - 8
Arguably one of his strongest showings for Rovers. Constantly wanted the ball and linked up well with Ribeiro. Took his goal well with a lovely dinked effort that was very similar to his goal against Norwich last season.
Yuki Ohashi - 7
Often chasing lost causes in the first half but grew in the second and got a goal from close range. A tireless showing as we’ve come to expect from him.
Subs:
Axel Henriksson (70’) - 6
Had a chance to grab his first goal but didn’t generate the power to test Pandur. Didn’t see much of the ball.
Kristi Montgomery (70’) - 6
Brought on to feature in the midfield and see out the victory. Did his job and looked comfortable.
Makhtar Gueye (86’) - N/A
Came on late to see the game out. Had one chance but was knocked off the ball.
Dion De Neve (86’) - N/A
A late substitute to help see the game out.
Unused: Goddard, Wharton, Pickering, Miller, Tyjon.
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