Blackburn have given their chances of Premier League survival a real shot in the arm by beating Sunderland 2-0 at Ewood Park on Tuesday night.
Second half goals from Junior Hoilett and Yakubu ensured that the hosts got the three points, much to the delight of the home faithful.
Steve Kean has admitted the importance of the victory, and hailed his goalscorers.
“To get back-to-back wins and back-to-back clean sheets I think, at this time of the season, is very important,” he told Sky Sports.
“We’ve kept our momentum going, I thought we played very well tonight.
“We put that partnership together in the Wolves game and I think it paid dividends. I think what you’re seeing now is Junior Hoilett probably playing in a position that he prefers but such as the ability he’s got, sometimes we need him wide as well.
“We’ve got Marcus Olsson and Mauro Formica in the wide areas and we’ve got Junior and Yak proving a difficult partnership for any centre-backs to deal with.
“I think overall we’re getting at teams a little bit more with that twin-striker combination,” he concluded.
The win moves the Lancashire club six points clear of the relegation zone, and will give the team’s fans real optimism that Rovers will stay in the top flight.
By Gareth McKnight
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