Rovers return for Pedersen

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen returns to the squad against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Cup tomorrow following a three-match abscence with a hamstring strain.

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen returns to the squad against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Cup tomorrow following a three-match absence with a hamstring strain.

Striker Benni McCarthy comes into contention following an Achilles problem while Tugay could also return after being rested in the FA Cup draw against Arsenal.

Blackburn are looking to peg back a 3-2 deficit but Aaron Moekena is suspended while Bruno Berner and Christopher Samba are both ineligible for the second leg.

Team (from): Friedel, Emerton, Henchoz, Khizanishvili, Nelsen, Todd, Warnock, Bentley, Tugay, Dunn, Pedersen, McCarthy, Roberts, Nonda, Jeffers, Brown, Derbyshire, Gallagher, Peter.