It's been an impressive season for Tony Mowbray's Blackburn Rovers in the Championship this term, with them firmly in the picture for a play-off spot.

The Lancashire outfit sit in tenth with 53 points, just three points adrift of sixth placed Preston North End with just nine games to go of the season.

Though, with the season currently paused and no restart date set in stone, we've decided to take a look through some of Blackburn Rovers' best academy graduates, and we've highlighted a top eight...

Gallagher was involved in the Blackburn youth setup back from 1999, and has since gone on to enjoy a stellar career, racking up nearly 400 appearances in his career.

The midfielder is currently playing an influential role for Alex Neil's Preston North End as they eye promotion to the Premier League.

Hoilett was a key member of Blackburn's team in the Premier League, and has since gone on to feature for QPR in the top-flight.

A tricky, quick winger on his day, the player deserves a spot on the list

Raya is one of the best goalkeepers to emerge from Rovers' academy and is now plying his trade at Brentford.

A reliable figure between the sticks, Raya has a bright future ahead.

O'Connell is now smashing it in the Premier League with Sheffield United and is such a key cog in Chris Wilder's side.

The Englishman is undoubtedly one of the best defenders to emerge from Rovers' academy.

Walters went on to enjoy a good career, mainly operating in the Premier League in a lengthy stint with Stoke City.

The 36-year-old was at Rovers from 1998 to 2001.

Dunn went on to enjoy a fruitful career in the Premier League with Blackburn and Birmingham City.

The former midfielder also recorded one cap for the England team.

A true Rovers legend.

Beattie started at Blackburn back in 1995, and since went on to excel in the Premier League.

The striker is most known for his time at Southampton, where he notched nearly 70 goals for the south coast side.

Number one on the list is a tie between Damien Duff and Phil Jones

Duff  has enjoyed a stellar career, notably at Chelsea where he signed for £17m after leaving Ewood Park.

Duff is currently a first-team coach at Celtic.

Whilst, Jones was one of Blackburn's biggest ever sales when he joined Man United. He's not hit the heights that some expected but he has to be on the list.

We just could not split Duff or Jones!