ROVERS' latest signing, England international Michael Gray says he's 'excited and raring to get back into action.'

The 29 year-old joined Rovers from Sunderland on a free transfer after passing a medical and agreeing a two-and-half year contract.

He said: "It happened very quickly and I jumped at the chance to play in the Premiership again and at a great club.

"It won't be easy to get into the side, there is quality throughout the squad, but I am delighted and excited to be here. It will be great to get out there and have a crowd roaring you on.

"Of course it was disappointing to be relegated with Sunderland, my hometown club, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Right now, I'm looking to more great times at Blackburn.

"It's a new challenge, I have only been at one club before. But I have seen Rovers on TV and played against them a few times, I know what quality players are here. There is no question, we can climb up the league."

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