Jansen's career was rocked by a motorcycle accident in Rome in 2002

Former Blackburn Rovers striker Matt Jansen scored for Huddersfield's reserves on Wednesday as he continued his trial at the League One club.

The 31-year-old was on target in their 2-2 draw at Rotherham.

Boss Lee Clark told the club website: "We know Matt through a mutual friend of ours - he is looking at getting back involved in football again.

"He's only been training with us for a couple of days but wants to start enjoying himself and playing again."

"We have given him that opportunity, but there is no pressure on either side."

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Jansen has been out of the game for almost three years with a series of injuries - his last game was for Bolton in April 2006.

Despite being sidelined for so long, Jansen - who began his career at Carlisle, boasts an impressive scoring record with 66 goals in 164 league appearances.

Clark added: "We are happy to help him progress as he tries to get back into football, but it's too early to say what will happen.

"We are having a look at each other and we will take things from there."

The former Manchester United target had been on trial with Blackburn but did not earn a permanent deal.

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