Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes was happy to see defender Ryan Nelsen back in action for their 0-0 draw with Reading.

Hughes said: "I was pleased with Ryan and that was probably one of the main positives on the day. I thought he looked strong, he looked assured, and he looked like the Ryan Nelsen of old.

"When I spoke to him after the game, he was really positive, and felt that the injury was fine. He was blowing a bit towards the end, as you'd expect, because he's been out for 10 weeks.

"But he was very much back and on the front foot again, so we are pleased with that."