YOUTH CLUB A BIG NOISE FOR ISMAEL

STEP aside Fergie's Fledglings and the Busby Babes - Ismael's Infants have been backed to bring a brighter future at Blackburn.

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The Ewood Park head coach handed a full debut to 20-year-old wingback Matty Litherland as teenagers Tom Atcheson and Nathan Dlamini came off the bench to take their senior bow and help earn a first win in six to ease Rovers’ relegation worries.

The club's thriving academy is producing a steady stream of talent to bolster Valerien Ismael’s injury-hit squad, and the Frenchman said: “Some people might think it’s a big call but | know my players.