Grayson relishing Rovers test

24 July 2009 12:03
Leeds manager Simon Grayson will gauge his side's progress against some "world class players" when Blackburn visit Elland Road on Saturday. Sam Allardyce's squad will include former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson, El Hadji-Diouf and summer signings Steven Nzonzi, Gael Givet, Lars Jacobsen, and Elrio van Heerden. Grayson said: "Saturday is about our players performing against Blackburn and competing against some world class players. "We're looking forward to it. It'll be a step up and a good test. I'm grateful to Sam for bringing Blackburn across for the game. Sam is a good manager and I have a lot of respect for him." Grayson added: "Whatever team we play everyone will be anticipating that will be the team that starts on August 8. But I might pick a team on Saturday that plays 60-plus minutes and it might be slightly different at Newcastle on Wednesday night."

Source: Eurosport