HARRY LEYLAND, Goalkeeper  Five years ago this fine keeper's big-match career had seemingly finished. He quit Everton, where he went as a 17-year-old, and joined Southern League Tonbridge. But he had only played the first half of a trial match for them, and signed, when Blackburn manager, Johnny Carey, found himself needing a keeper in an emergency. He remembered Leyland, paid Tonbridge £600 for a player who had not even played in a League match, paid Everton a fee and Leyland has been a brilliantly safe keeper for the Rovers ever since.  Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight II st. 5 Ib.

JOHN BRAY, Right Back  Born at Rishton, is an all-round sportsman and in the summer plays Lancashire League cricket.  Faced international wingers in his first three outings this season—Colin Grainger, Bill Perry and Cliff Jones.  Even when off the football field has a busy time looking after his confectionery business.  Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 12 st.

DAVE WHELAN, Left Back Bradford-born, he joined Rovers in the 1958-59 season from a Wigan junior club. Strong in the tackle with a wonderful recovery, he was singled out by Matt Busby eighteen months ago as " one of the most improved players of the season". Already spotted by the F.A. for representative matches.  Height 5 ft. 8 in., weight II st. 6 Ib.

RONNIE CLAYTON, Right Half (Captain)  At 25 captain of England as well with thirty caps behind him. Straight from school to the Rovers where he appeared in the League side, and in a Cup semi-final, as a 17-year-old.  Tremendous experience, hard tackier, a fighter for every one of the ninety minutes. Off the field a quiet-spoken newsagent who believes that 100 per cent. soccer ability will win every time. Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 11 st. 4 Ib.

MATT WOODS, Centre Half   Three months after goalkeeper Leyland left Everton for Blackburn, Woods did the same. He cost £6,000 and has more than repaid that fee in consistency and dourness in the middle of the field.  Quit Everton because he was tired of being stand-in for Tommy Jones. Born in Skelmersdale, he tightened up the Rovers' defence immediately he came into it in 1956 after four centre halves had been tried out. Height 6 ft., weight 12 st. 6 Ib.

MICK McGRATH, Left Half  Signed by former Blackburn manager Johnny Carey from Carey's old club. Home Farm, in Dublin.  Now an automatic choice for Eire—following in the Carey footsteps.  Tiger tackier and the man whose equalising goals saved the day against Blackpool and Burnley. Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight 10 st. 6 Ib.

LOUIS BIMPSON, Outside Right  But he may turn out today on the right wing with Bryan Douglas moving into the inside left position.  A surprise signing from Liverpool last November for £6,000.  This very tall forward was overshadowed at Liverpool by Billy Liddell.  He was the shock hero of the day for Blackburn when his two goals knocked Spurs out of the Cup. Plays anywhere in attack.  Height 6 ft. 2 in., weight 12 st. 2 Ib.

PETER DOBING, Inside Right Brilliant, Manchester-born forward who signed for Blackburn on his 17th birthday. Six weeks previously he had joined the staff as an amateur straight from school.  On his Army demob day this season he scored two of the goals which knocked Blackpool out of the replay.  One of the England under-23 summer tour party which leaves next week. Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight II st. 6 Ib.

DEREK DOUGAN, Centre Forward  One of the most deceptive leaders in the game today. Unpredictable, brilliant ball player and a really astute signing by manager Dally Duncan from Portsmouth in March last year when Pompey were doomed to relegation. Pompey paid the Irish club. Distillery, £4,000 in the 1957-58 season.  The day Pompey signed him, in the stand also watching were managers Stan Cullis (Wolves), Raich Carter (Leeds) and Johnny Carey (Blackburn). Dougan cost Blackburn £10,000. Height 6 ft. 2 in., weight 12 st.

BRYAN DOUGLAS, Inside Left  But may appear .as inside left. Local lad, recommended to the. club by his mother. A sensational right wing discovery by England two years ago when he was likened to Matthews, particularly by the Scots. Then a serious cartilage operation robbed him of a South American tour place last summer. Joined Rovers as an inside left but changed to a wingback. Now at 26, back in the England side as a right winger. , Height 5 ft. 5i in., weight 9 st. 13 Ib.

ALISTAIR McLEOD, Outside Left  The only Scot in the side. Blond, and brilliant ball player who joined Rovers from St. Mirren in 1956. Then, as a 24-year-old, he cost Blackburn £6,000. Previously he played for Third Lanark.  Consistent and classy, he is one of the most underrated footballers in the First Division.  Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 11 st. 6 Ib.

ROY ISHERWOOD, Forward  Signed from non-League Nelson, but another Blackburn-born lad. Joined the Rovers in July, 1956, on amateur forms. He is the same age and height as Bryan Douglas, his great rival in Blackpool schools' teams and in the present League side. Now moved to inside forward.  Height 5 ft. 54 in., weight 10 st. 12 Ib.