Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Charlton Athletic

Jordan Rhodes scored a goal in each half as Blackburn beat Charlton to register their first win of the season.

Rhodes turned in Grant Hanley's header from a Craig Conway corner just before half-time to put the hosts ahead.

Substitute Tom Lawrence crossed from the right to set up Scotland international striker Rhodes for his fourth goal in three games.

And Lawrence finished an excellent team move with a powerful shot into the roof of the net for Blackburn's late third.

Charlton actually had the first clear chance of the game but Tony Watt's lob was not on target.

Addicks 'keeper Nick Pope had twice denied Rhodes, before the striker gave Rovers the lead with a close-range header following Hanley's flick on.

Although behind, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Watt both went close to equalising before Rhodes turned home at the near post to extend Rovers' lead.

Wales international Lawrence scored 10 minutes after coming on as Blackburn moved out of the relegation places with their first three points of the season.

Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer: "We know if we create the chances, we've got the best finisher in the league (Rhodes).

"They were terrific after a tough week, two trips to London and back, all the travelling. They were outstanding today, but that's what we were - ruthless in both boxes.

"There's a good feeling in the dressing room but it's just the start, we won't get carried away and hopefully now we can kick on because the level of performances has been sky high."

Charlton manager Guy Luzon: "I thought that our attitude today was good. We started the game well, organised in defence and in attack we created some good occasions in the first half.

"In this division it's very important to score the first goal and, unfortunately, Blackburn scored in the last minute of the half."