Ismael praises 'outstanding' Rovers performance

Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire following the 1-1 draw against Sheffield United:

"Again it was an outstanding performance. We knew how strong the opponent is. You have to first contain the attack, defend well, and at some point be brave on the ball.

"The game plan until we conceded was perfect. It was exactly what we expected but we conceded the goal too quickly. One bad decision and you get punished but I think the performance was right.

"At the end, we put every attacking player we have on the pitch, we played with only one midfield player to try to have that lucky punch.

"I take more positives today. For sure, we are disappointed to miss out on the play-offs but at least we built some momentum and we can keep on going for the next season."

On the future of winger Tyrhys Dolan, Ismael added:

"Tyrhys Dolan will be a player for example we will have to show patience [on] – it will be his decision [whether to stay at Blackburn].

"He has put himself in a position. It is a good position for him so we have to respect that.

"He knows the environment he has, he's got the love but at some point it depends on the offer he has."