Travis and Pears return to Rovers squad

John Eustace has been handed a fitness boost as Blackburn Rovers prepare to visit Bristol City on Saturday as keeper Aynsley Pears and Lewis Travis both return to the squad.

Pears missed the 2-0 defeat by Coventry on Tuesday through illness while defensive midfielder and skipper Travis has missed seven games with a hamstring injury picked up just before Christmas.

Eustace told BBC Radio Lancashire four other players had scans this week after injuries picked up on Tuesday.

It's better news than expected with Callum Brittain, Danny Batth and Joe Rankin-Costello having avoided serious injuries but they're considered doubts for Saturday's trip to Ashton Gate.

Amario Cozier-Duberry is fit to take his place in the squad, despite a knock on his back during the Coventry match.