article_snippet: The 26-year-old sent Cardiff City keeper Jack Butland the wrong way in the previous round of the 2012 League Cup .
article_snippet: ’s 15 goals this season have not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, and Blackburn rejected a £3.5milion offer from Crystal Palace in the January transfer window.
article_snippet: After scoring against Swansea and Stoke in the earlier rounds, the 26-year-old sees ’s game as another opportunity to showcase his talents.
article_snippet: Blackburn face Liverpool in the 2012 League Cup on Sunday, and Steven Gerrard could return to the Reds' starting XI .
article_snippet: but I spoke a lot with the manager and the manager helped me to stay focused and think about Blackburn.
article_snippet: It was a good chance to play in the Premier League