Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince faces a battle to win over part of the dressing room, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail says some players have been less than enthusiastic about Ince's approach to training, which is said to vary drastically from Hughes's meticulous, scientific method, while others have complained that the former Manchester United midfielder is too egotistical.

While it is not yet a full-blown rebellion, a good start to the season is crucial if matters are to settle down.

One senior player said: "We've gone from a well-organised, well-drilled back-room staff to one that feels like it's been patched together. A lot of us wanted to give him a chance to see how it worked out, but it's not looking too good."