Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean says producing talent from the academy is a priority for him.

Kean knows some clubs are happy importing cheap foreign talent rather than giving locals their chance.

Rovers are determined to not follow the trend.

Kean said: "I have an academy background myself.

"I ran academies at Reading and Fulham and if youngsters get the opportunity, sometimes that is all they need.

"Youngsters need that opportunity to play in the best league in the world and if they are good enough they come through."