Rovers' Morsy praises 'brilliant' Montgomery

Kristi Montgomery has been ever-present for Blackburn so far this season [Shutterstock] Blackburn Rovers veteran Sam Morsy has praised the "massive improvement" in his young midfield partner Kristi Montgomery. Montgomery, 22, broke into the first team at the end of the 2024-25 season and after 23 games last term, has played in every game in the current campaign. "He's come in, he's been brilliant, he's a great kid, he wants to listen, he wants to learn," Morsy told BBC Radio Lancashire. "Week by week, he's getting better. From where he was at the start of the season he's improved massively." Rovers have had to rely on young talent to fill their bench this season amid injury problems but the list of substitutes is beginning to strengthen, with winger Mathias Jorgensen the latest to return to the squad . "It's the first time this season you look at the bench, there are real threats on there," Morsy said. "The young lads have done great but it's a really unforgiving league and you need senior lads on there to compete. So, competition is getting higher which can only be a good thing." Watch the full interview below or listen on BBC Sounds here . [BBC] Latest Blackburn Rovers news, analysis and fan views