JUSSI JAASKELAINEN 7

Did well to deny Reid to save Pedersen's blushes and kept out Bentley's lob, but also had one or two hesitant moments.

IVAN CAMPO 6

A decent first half but was becoming a liability at right-back in the second until he switched to midfield.

TAL BEN HAIM 7

Looked on top of his game until a mix-up with Jaaskelainen gave Reid a chance which, fortunately, he fired wide.

BRUNO N'GOTTY 6

Uncharacteristically sloppy on occasions, when he would normally be cool and in control.

HENRIK PEDERSEN 7

Another impressive performance at left-back, where he stayed, even when Gardner was sent on.

JAY JAY OKOCHA 5

It can't have been easy with Savage and co snapping at his heels but the game needed something special and it just wasn't there.

GARY SPEED 8

In a game that was short on skill, he used all his experience and energy to keep things on an even keel in midfield.

KEVIN NOLAN 6

No shortage of effort but was unable to shine in an overcrowded midfield, in which Blackburn did some of their best work.

EL-HADJI DIOUF 6

If anyone was going to get the breakthrough it was the inimitable Senegal striker, but nothing went his way.

KEVIN DAVIES 6

Found the going tough in a frustrating contest against two uncompromising centre-backs.

STELIOS 5

Looked the most leg-weary of the returning internationals; made little impression, despite his best efforts.

Subs: Ricardo Gardner (6) for Stelios 56 mins, Jared Borgetti for Davies 70 mins, Nicky Hunt for Okocha 78 mins. Not used: Hidetoshi Nakata, Ian Walker.