Rovers bask in comfort of 17th

MORTEN GAMST PEDERSEN feels Blackburn’s win over Fulham on Saturday has proved there is life beyond the bottom three in the Premier League.

For the first time for four months, and for only the second time this season, Rovers elevated themselves out of the relegation zone on the back of the resilient 3-1 win at Ewood Park.

It may only be for a short period should Wigan somehow find a way to beat Manchester City tonight, but for beleaguered boss Steve Kean and his under-pressure players, it at least offer a crumb of comfort to see themselves in 17th.