Pedersen return for Rovers

Morten Gamst Pedersen is expected to return to the Blackburn side to face Aston Villa tomorrow after recovering from a hamstring strain.

The Norwegian left winger, who missed last week’s defeat to Tottenham, should replace Brett Emerton.

Turkish midfielder Tugay will miss the match at Ewood Park after failing to shake off a calf injury.

Provisional squad: Friedel, Enckelman, Pedersen, Neill, Savage, Nelsen, Reid, Gray, Todd, Khizanishvili, Bentley, Kuqi, Emerton, Dickov, Bellamy, Mokoena, Matteo, Sinama Pongolle, Peter.