Hughes targeting European finish

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes believes his side have the perfect platform from which to launch a bid for a European place.

Three successive victories in the Premiership for the first time in 20 months have elevated Rovers up to eighth, their highest position since Hughes took charge at Ewood Park in September 2004.

There is now a belief sweeping the club that, after avoiding relegation last season, they are in the process of building something special this term.