The player Jon Dahl Tomasson can no longer ignore as Blackburn Rovers secure Carabao Cup passage

Blackburn Rovers are through to the third round of the Carabao Cup after returning to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Bradford City.

Jon Dahl Tomasson's heavily rotated side stood up their League Two opposition and came away with a well-deserved victory. Goals from Bradley Dack and Dilan Markanday completed a comeback win at the University of Bradford Stadium.

There were plenty of impressive performances to give the Danish head coach some food for thought ahead of the weekend. After back-to-back Championship defeats, several players put themselves in contention to feature in the league.

After an impressive performance, takes a look at the ups and downs after Rovers' victory over Bradford City.

It wasn't where he expected to play but Tyler Morton was fantastic for Rovers. He played with slippers on for most of the second half and is knocking on the door to start this weekend.

The Liverpool loanee was up for the battle when informed by Tomasson he'd be at centre-back on Monday. Speaking post-match, he revealed it was a position he'd not played since he was six but that did not phase him.

Despite being out of position, Morton looked very comfortable in possession and didn't shirk the physical battle. Whilst his home remains central midfield, in my view, he definitely has done enough to earn a start this weekend.

Jake Garrett and Louie Annesley were the latest to make their senior bow for Blackburn Rovers. Tomasson continues to use the cup competitions to offer superb opportunities to this young crop of academy talent.

Garrett was his typical tenacious self, flying into tackles but showing composure in possession too. Whilst he is evdientaly behind Adam Wharton in Tomasson's thinking, he has more of a physical edge which