JUSSI JAASKELAINEN 7
Did well to deny Reid to save Pedersen's blushes and kept out Bentley's lob, but also had one or two hesitant moments.
IVAN CAMPO 6
A decent first half but was becoming a liability at right-back in the second until he switched to midfield.
TAL BEN HAIM 7
Looked on top of his game until a mix-up with Jaaskelainen gave Reid a chance which, fortunately, he fired wide.
BRUNO N'GOTTY 6
Uncharacteristically sloppy on occasions, when he would normally be cool and in control.
HENRIK PEDERSEN 7
Another impressive performance at left-back, where he stayed, even when Gardner was sent on.
JAY JAY OKOCHA 5
It can't have been easy with Savage and co snapping at his heels but the game needed something special and it just wasn't there.
GARY SPEED 8
In a game that was short on skill, he used all his experience and energy to keep things on an even keel in midfield.
KEVIN NOLAN 6
No shortage of effort but was unable to shine in an overcrowded midfield, in which Blackburn did some of their best work.
EL-HADJI DIOUF 6
If anyone was going to get the breakthrough it was the inimitable Senegal striker, but nothing went his way.
KEVIN DAVIES 6
Found the going tough in a frustrating contest against two uncompromising centre-backs.
STELIOS 5
Looked the most leg-weary of the returning internationals; made little impression, despite his best efforts.
Subs: Ricardo Gardner (6) for Stelios 56 mins, Jared Borgetti for Davies 70 mins, Nicky Hunt for Okocha 78 mins. Not used: Hidetoshi Nakata, Ian Walker.
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