Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce admits he can now book his holidays with the club safe from the drop.

Allardyce has had a magnificent season at Blackburn, even if their away form has been mediocre.

"I can book my holidays now, think about having a nice break and about the fact we have secured Rovers' position in the Premier League," he said after their draw with Portsmouth.

Since he took charge in December 2008, Blackburn have lost just three of 27 home games and are on course for a top-half finish.