Ince deals with Benni blow

Benni McCarthy will miss Rovers' Premier League clash with Sunderland following the death of his father this week.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince confirmed the striker has flown home to South Africa for the funeral and won't be back at the club until next week.

"We got word on Tuesday that Benni's Dad had suffered a massive heart attack," added Ince.

"He wanted to train but we told him to get over there because family is more important and it could have been the last chance he had to see his father.

"He died on Thursday morning so Benni will be at the funeral on Saturday and he will be back next week."