Blackburn to improve Junior Hoilett contract

Blackburn look set to agree a new contract with star youngster Junior Hoilett, the Canadian whose contract expires at Ewood Park next summer.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean revealed: "We've virtually agreed a very long-term deal.

"I imagine I'll be on a plane to Toronto over the weekend and we'll get that done and dusted."

Hoilett will be offered a reported 2m GBP per year at Ewood Park.