Kean defiant as Rovers refuse to give up ghost

Blackburn manager Steve Kean is undaunted by the size of his side’s Barclays Premier League survival mission after goals from Mauro Formica and Junior Hoilett earned them a crucial win over Norwich at Ewood Park.

Despite coasting to a 2-0 victory, Rovers still stand three points adrift of safety with two trips to London to face Tottenham and Chelsea sandwiching a pivotal home clash with Wigan next month.

But Kean described his side’s survival chances as “excellent”, taking heart from some of his side’s away performances this season, including a famous wins at Old Trafford and Merseyside.