Two more of Rovers' promising youngsters have put pen-to-paper on their first professional contracts.
Willem Tomlinson and Lewis Mansell have joined Scott Wharton in signing two-and-a-half year pro deals until the summer of 2018.
After impressing for both the Under-18s and Under-21s at the end of last season, midfielder Tomlinson caught the eye this summer as part of Gary Bowyer's senior squad, culminating in a stunning 35-yard strike in Rovers' pre-season victory over Wigan Athletic at Ewood Park.
| Lewis Mansell with Club Secretary Ian Silvester |
Striker Mansell has also made the headlines this campaign, following up his successful end to last season when he helped the Rovers Under-21s reach the final of the U21 Premier League Cup, by grabbing ten goals for the Academy in an impressive start to the year for the Under-18s.
