Boss John Eustace was delighted for Harry Leonard after he rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw for Blackburn against Sunderland at Ewood Park. The 21-year-old has endured a frustrating time with injuries but equalised within three minutes of his introduction to stretch Blackburn’s unbeaten home run to three games.

Sondre Tronstad was tasked with a man-marking job on Rigg, a sign of respect for the quality individuals Sunderland have. The Black Cats had already conceded first in their last five games but came back to win three and draw one and so were never out of the game at 1-0.

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Substitute Harry Leonard's late equaliser salvages a point for Blackburn as they share the spoils with promotion rivals Sunderland at Ewood Park.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland at Ewood Park on Boxing Day; Harry Leonard earns late a point for John Eustaces Rovers side.