Wherever suspended Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is watching the game, I'm sure there will be a cheeky smile etched across his face. The ex-England captain is one step closer to his dream farewell in the FA Cup final - and he hasn't been had to break sweat tonight.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Ewood Park

"Liverpool on their way to Wembley but indebted to keeper Simon Mignolet, especially for that dramatic late save from his Blackburn opposite number Simon Eastwood. Not a classic from Liverpool - but the victory was everything tonight."

Daniel Kelly: We're off to Wembley! Credit to Blackburn on the defending, but on the night Liverpool were the better team. Wembley, here we come!

LFC Way: Mignolet has been outstanding. Not for the first time this season.

Younus Bendame: I think that if Liverpool play Arsenal in the FA Cup final, they won't win it. They don't have the class.

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Smiling Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers charges on to the Ewood Park pitch, embracing his sweaty players and ushering them towards the jubilant away end. Celebration time!

Former Everton and Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane
at Ewood Park for 5 live Sport

"Liverpool shaded that, just about. It was a good goal and overall the visitors did deserve it. Liverpool just too strong as the game progressed and they are, justifiably, just into the next round."

All over! Liverpool fans book your train tickets and start looking up London hotels - you are going to Wembley. Aston Villa are the only side who stand between them and the FA Cup final now.

Former Everton and Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane
at Ewood Park for 5 live Sport

"What a turn and strike that was from Eastwood! Brilliant from the keeper, almost like a striker! Brilliant, and so unlucky."

Blackburn keeper Simon Eastwood almost has a Jimmy Glass moment! The ball drops to his feet and he lashes one towards the Liverpool goal. But Simon Mignolet does enough to keep out the low shot.

Blackburn have a throw and Tommy Spurr is lining up to lob a long one in. Keeper Simon Eastwood looks over at Rovers boss Gary Bowyer - he has got the nod....

Oooh, is it? Isn't it? We're divided in the office over whether Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen was illegally impeded by Rovers' Lee Williamson. But only one man's opinion counts - and that is Kevin Friend's. He says 'no'.

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How long have Blackburn got to save their skins? Four extra minutes....

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I'd guess the last thing that a Championship defender wants to see in the 89th minute of tough FA Cup tie is Raheem Sterling hurtling towards you. The England man tries to skin Tommy Spurr, twisting and turning inside the Blackburn box, but skies over the bar.

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Kevin Kanty: Coutinho is fast becoming the best player in the Premier League. Forgot Gerrard, it's Coutinho that's going to take Liverpool to FA Cup glory.

Jon Evans: The biggest difference between top teams and those below is always the finishing. Blackburn haven't taken their chances, Liverpool have.

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Is there time for one last Blackburn chance? Not likely - the Championship side look sapped of energy now. Liverpool edging closer to a Wembley semi-final date against Aston Villa.

Former Everton and Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane
at Ewood Park for 5 live Sport

"That was a chance for Rickie Lambert. He peeled off at the far post, got a really good look at the ball and it was a free header. He really should be hitting the target at least, Lambert."

Rickie Lambert nods his first touch seconds after jogging on - and it nearly ends in a goal. The England striker meets Jordan Henderson's free-kick at the far post and his header hits the net. The side-netting that is...

Time for a Liverpool change. Daniel Sturridge's number is shown after a decent shift as he continues his return to full fitness. On comes the powerful presence of Rickie Lambert...

Blackburn can't do much from their own half - but that is where they find themselves. A long pass tries to pick out Reds goalscorer Philippe Coutinho on the right, but it is too strong and goes out for a home goal-kick.

The home fans have been very supportive of their team tonight, but there are a few groans as Tommy Spurr's pass goes to a red shirt. Liverpool are oozing confidence now, knocking the ball around patiently as they try to lure Blackburn out.

Ten minutes for Blackburn to stay in the FA Cup. Rovers boss Gary Bowyer decides it is time for another change - although this one is enforced. Tommy Spurr replaces centre-back Alex Baptiste who is struggling with a knock.