Blackburn Rovers vs QPR - Blackburn waiting on Charlie Mulgrew and Darragh Lenihan

Defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Darragh Lenihan face late fitness tests before Tony Mowbray selects his Blackburn starting XI for the clash with QPR.

Defender Ryan Nyambe and midfielders Jacob Davenport and Jack Rodwell are expected to be passed fit, having trained with the first team.

Goalkeeper David Raya has been ruled out with a facial injury, so he has travelled to Spain to recuperate, and should be replaced by Jayson Leutwiler.

Forward Dominic Samuel and midfielder Ben Gladwin, owing to respective anterior cruciate ligament and knee injuries, remain long-term absentees.

QPR’s Geoff Cameron faces a late fitness test on a hamstring problem.

He had to be replaced during the recent victory over Aston Villa, but could yet be available at Ewood Park.

If he misses out, Josh Scowen is in contention to replace him.

Manager Steve McClaren is otherwise expected to make few changes to his in-form team.