Dunn key as Rovers revival begins early

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce singled out midfielder David Dunn as a crucial part of his side’s surge up the Premier League table after their traditional new year revival started early at Ewood Park.

Dunn opened the scoring against Mick McCarthy’s beleaguered Wolves and further strikes from Brett Emerton and Ryan Nelsen helped Rovers wipe the memory of last week’s 7-1 Old Trafford humiliation from their system.

Allardyce said: “David scored nine goals and was a very important part of our success story last year, but it’s about making sure we look after him. When David’s fit he’s very important to the team, not just as a player but as a person.”