Augustus Kargbo scored his first goal for Blackburn to rescue a 1-1 draw against Stoke.

Valerien Ismael's struggling side looked set for a defeat after Million Manhoef grabbed the opener for Stoke in the second half.

But Blackburn rallied and Kargbo, who faced heavy criticism for his role in Swansea's winner in midweek, lashed in a late leveller from close range.

Kargbo struck the woodwork before the end as Rovers almost forced an improbable winner, but Blackburn will be relieved to have gained a deserved point.

By contrast, Mark Robins will wonder how his Stoke side squandered their control of the game, and they are now winless in four Championship matches.

Stoke signalled their intent with just 11 seconds on the clock when a headed clearance fell to Sorba Thomas but the former Rovers loanee's volley was calmly pushed away by Balazs Toth.

Lewis Miller denied Divin Mubama a certain opener midway through the half when he got a vital touch to divert Tomas Rigo's cross away as the visitors continued to threaten.

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