Blackburn Rovers player ratings as duo shine in QPR rout

Here’s how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players’ performances, with a six representing par for the course.

Leopold Walhstedt

Made a couple of good saves at important moments in the match. Impressive distribution under pressure and good handling. 7

James Hill

Looked good again at right-back. Didn’t give anything away defensively and almost scored in the first half. 8

Hayden Carter

Was given a tough ride by Armstrong in the first half but improved after the break. 7

Dom Hyam

Really good performance from the stand-in skipper. Rock solid and very good with his passing, which perhaps goes under the radar. Brilliant block to preserve the clean sheet. 8

Harry Pickering

Solid defensively on his return to the side. 7

Sondre Tronstad

Looked really assured in front of the back four. Kept it simple, broke up play and knitted play together. 7

Joe Rankin-Costello

Is this the start of a more regular midfield berth? Adds fantastic energy and quality in the final third, as we saw for the opener. 8

Sam Szmodics

Far more involved in a deeper number eight role. Had a couple of chances which he might’ve done better with but took his chance to add number six for the season. 7

Dilan Markanday

Worked hard defensively but was the quietest of the attacking players. Subbed off at HT. 6

Arnor Sigurdsson

Took both of his goals superbly. The first was a real poacher’s effort, getting in front his marker with good movement. The second, a curling finish from the left into the far corner. 8

Tyrhys Dolan

Scored his first of the season with a good poacher’s effort. Did well as the most advanced forward and worked hard off the ball. 7

Substitutes:

Callum Brittain (Markanday, 45′)

A threat down the right-hand side throughout the second half. 7

Lewis Travis (Tronstad, 60′)

Protected the back four for the final half-hour. 6

Andrew Moran (Sigurdsson, 60′)

Missed a glorious chance to get himself on the score sheet from close range but it did come at him quickly. 6

Niall Ennis (Dolan, 76′)

Good to see him back involved. N/A

Zak Gilsenan (Szmodics, 89′)

Unused substitutes: Hilton, Wharton, Garrett, Telalovic.

Referee: Josh Smith

Attendance: 15,376