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Blackburn v Everton preview
Relegation-threatened Blackburn welcome European hopefuls Everton to Ewood Park on Wednesday night in a crucial Premier League encounter, live on Sky Sports 2 and HD2. Rovers edged themselves out of the drop zone on Sunday courtesy of a 2-1 success at Hull City, Sam Allardyce's first victory on the road since taking charge at the end of last year.That victory was their first in five matches and only goal difference is keeping them above Middlesbrough and Stoke, although four more clubs - Portsmouth, Newcastle, Tottenham and the Tigers - are within striking distance above them.Everton remain in contention to secure European football next season via their league placing but fifth-placed Arsenal now hold a five-point cushion on David Moyes' men following the Gunners' 3-1 success at West Brom on Tuesday night, with Aston Villa three further ahead.The Toffees have been in impressive form on their travels this season, with seven wins from their 13 outings, while Blackburn have claimed victory at home just three times.Team newsAllardyce could be without England international Paul Robinson after the goalkeeper was forced off at half-time during the victory over Hull City.Goalkeeper Robinson suffered a shoulder injury at the KC Stadium and is a major doubt for Wednesday night's clash with Jason Brown ready to deputise once again.Morten Gamst Pedersen is ruled out through suspension after his red card against the Tigers, with David Dunn a contender to replace him in midfield after returning to training following his hamstring problem.Everton boss Moyes will have to make do without full-back Tony Hibbert for the next month after he sustained a thigh strain in Saturday's 2-0 win over West Brom.Midfielder Leon Osman came on for Hibbert at the weekend with Phil Neville dropping back into defence, while fit-again Lars Jacobsen provides another option.Teenager Jack Rodwell missed the victory over the Baggies due to a thigh injury but is back in the squad.Possible starting XIsBlackburn: Brown, Ooijer, Nelsen, Samba, Givet, Diouf, Grella, Andrews, Warnock, Dunn, Santa Cruz.Everton: Howard, Neville, Yobo, Jagielka, Baines, Gosling, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, Jo.