Jon Dahl Tomasson unimpressed with slow start in defeat to Stoke

Tomasson rued Blackburn's slow start as they fell to a 3-2 Championship defeat at Stoke. Rovers' late fightback proved to be in vain

GOOD RUN: Stoke City’s Axel Tuanzebe (left) and Josh Laurent celebrates their sides third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Jon Dahl Tomasson rued Blackburn's slow start as they fell to a 3-2 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Stoke.

Rovers' late fightback proved to be in vain as they failed to close the gap on the automatic promotion spots.