Formica stars on Rovers bow

Mauro Formica scored on his Blackburn Rovers ‘debut’ as the Blue and White reserves side gave Everton a bit of a tonking.

Formica joined fellow new boy Ruben Rochina in the impressing upon debut in a behind closed doors friendly division.

Rovers reserves eventually triumphed 5-1 with Josh Morris playing a major role in the victory.

Both the new lads are now in contention for the main squad that travels to Villa Park on Saturday.