Blackburn Rovers rounded off pre-season with a draw as Jake Garrett's rocket saw their game with Huddersfield Town end 1-1.
Marcus Harness had put the Terriers ahead before Garrett came off the bench to level for Tony Mowbray's side.
Rovers had opportunities to break the deadlock after settling into the game's rhythm. Todd Cantwell was denied by Matty Young inside the area whilst Ilias Bronkhorst produced a brilliant block to prevent Dapo Afolayan from tapping in at the back post.
The hosts then started to threaten, with Balazs Toth forced to deny Lynden Gooch and Derensili Fernandes in quick succession.
Huddersfield took the lead just before half-time. Harness drilled a low shot into the far corner from just inside the box. A great finish but Rovers were annoyed at what they felt was a foul on Kristi Montgomery in the build-up.
Rovers had plenty of the ball in the second half but struggled to carve out many clear-cut chances. They needed a bit of magic to level and got that thanks to Garrett.
The ball broke to him in the box and he lashed a rocketed shot into the roof of the net. One that clearly meant a lot to him, having been out of the picture for the last two years.
Here's Lancashire Telegraph's verdict on how each player performed.
BALAZS TOTH
Pulled off a couple of good saves. Little he could do about the goal, which was a great strike into the corner.
RYAN ALEBIOSU
Looked dangerous going forward but they didn't get the ball to him often enough. Was their biggest threat.
TOM ATCHESON
Played some lovely wrapped passes into midfield. Looks like he will start the season in the team.
SEAN MCLOUGHLIN
Solid and dependable. Just a pretty steady and reliable head next to Atcheson, which will be important.
YURI RIBEIRO
Defended his flank ok but didn't offer much in the final third, as we have come to expect.
ADAM FORSHAW
Started brightly but then was quiet. Didn't really get a grip on the midfield battle.
KRISTI MONTGOMERY
Struggled to overly impose himself. Came away wondering whether he'd benefit from 40 games in League One on loan? Felt he was fouled in the build-up to the goal.
RYOYA MORISHITA
Bright in moments but again, didn't see as much of the ball as he'd have liked. Drifted across the front line.
TODD CANTWELL
Had some bright moments, including a shot saved early on. But also didn't impose himself enough in the final third.
DAPO AFOLAYAN
Gave the ball away a few times. This was a decent chance to make a case for himself and he didn't really take it.
YUKI OHASHI
Wearing his protective mask, he worked hard and ran the channels. Didn't see much of the ball in dangerous areas, though.
SUBSTITUTES:
HAYDEN CARTER (ATCHESON, 60')
Didn't have many issues with Rovers pressing for the winner in the final 30.
HARRY PICKERING (RIBEIRO, 60')
Delivered a nice cross for Gudjohnsen's headed chance.
JAKE GARRETT (FORSHAW, 60')
Scored a brilliant equaliser. Flew into some strong challenges quite typically. Took his chance in the 30 minutes he was given.
JAYDEN FEVRIER (AFOLAYAN, 60')
Had some nice touches and a few loose ones too. Loves to dribble with the ball.
ANDRI GUDJOHNSEN (OHASHI, 60')
Had a free header which came off his shoulder and looped for up for Young to save. Good chance.
AXEL HENRIKSSON (MONTGOMERY, 80')
Came on for the final 10 minutes but didn't see much of play.
UNUSED SUBSTITUTES:
AYNSLEY PEARS, FELIX GODDARD, GEORGE PRATT.
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