The verdict

It was an excellent performance from Brereton Diaz against Cardiff and one that shows that he is starting to really thrive with the pressure being placed on him to be Rovers’ main attacking threat in the final third.

The 22-year-old was not just impressive in terms of his goal-scoring, but he was also very effective in terms of Blackburn’s build-up play with him making two key passes and completing one successful dribble.

It is going to be essential that Blackburn keep getting the best out of Brereton Diaz if they are going to be able to challenge for promotion from the Championship this season.

They are playing the right way at the moment that allows him to have the maximum impact in the final third and if they can keep that going then there is a chance they can sustain their top-six position.

There will obviously be some interest in the 22-year-old when the January transfer window comes around and Blackburn will have to do all they can to keep him settled enough for when that comes. However, you could not see them allowing him to go anywhere midway through this term.