Gudjohnsen determined to create his own path

Blackburn Rovers forward Andri Gudjohnsen says he is determined to "create his own path" and avoid comparisons to his father.

Gudjohnsen, who moved to Ewood Park in August from Belgian side Gent, has scored three times in the past two games to help secure wins over Southampton and Leicester City.

The Iceland international bears a surname synonymous with football in his homeland as he is the son of Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Gudjohnsen Sr scored 26 goals in 88 appearances for his country and enjoyed a trophy-laden career, winning the Premier League twice with Chelsea and the La Liga title and Champions League as a Barcelona player.

"Growing up I heard endless stories of my dad playing football, so I know what it means to the fans over here," the Blackburn forward, who was born in London during his father's time at Stamford Bridge, told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"The Gudjohnsen name is big in Iceland and in Europe, so the comparisons will always be there, but we have all done quite well to create our own paths and hopefully that can continue.

"There is not much you can do about it, but you can't let comparisons get into your head, or listen to what other people have to say."

"I just try to keep calm myself and play my game, which scoring goals is part of that."