Fit-again Jason Roberts is determined to fire Blackburn Rovers into Europe this season.

The 29-year-old told The Voice: "We want to be challenging for Europe this season.

"Our UEFA Cup challenge did not go the way we would have liked, but it is something that the players aspire towards once again, because European football is of great benefit to the club and the players.

"As for the Champions League, someone is going to spring a surprise at some point and we'd like to think at least that we can put ourselves in a position to do that."