Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes believes new signing Johann Vogel can make a huge impact at Ewood Park.

"I've been looking for this type of player for a number of seasons and I feel we've got the right man in," he said.

"Obviously, only time will tell but given his experience, and the fact he's very motivated to do well in the Premier League because a lot of top European players want to ply their trade here, I think he will be a success.

"The guys who play in that (holding midfield) role have to have the ability to retain possession for you because, on occasions, they have to receive the ball in key areas of the football field, and if you are not comfortable in possession then the opposition can exploit that and very quickly get at your back four.

"That's why we've been looking for a specialist who is in there for that."