Morten Gamst Pedersen looks to break for Blackburn as they continue their pursuit of a European place against Chelsea

Shaun Wright-Phillips starts for the champions and looks to impress ahead of the naming of England's World Cup squad

Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini remonstrates with his defence as Craig Bellamy and David Bentley both miss great chances

Shortly before the interval Robbie Savage sends a free-kick into the area where Steven Reid heads home for the hosts

Chelsea go in search of an equaliser and go close when Eidur Gudjohnsen tests Rovers' defence soon after the break

Joe Cole replaces Wright-Phillips just after the hour and keeps the hosts' defence occupied as a nervy finish ensues

Blackburn survive a late penalty claim as they hold on for the 1-0 win that sends them into next season's Uefa Cup