Rovers Under-21s' Premier League International Cup campaign won't go any further, with results elsewhere meaning Mike Sheron's side won't go through as one of the two best third-placed teams in the competition.

Rovers will have been anxiously waiting and hoping of a big victory for Sparta Prague B against Brighton and Hove Albion Under-21s last night, in what was the final opportunity for progress.

However, despite the Seagulls losing 1-0, the Sussex side go through on goal difference, which was three goals better than Rovers' record.

Rovers concluded their Group A campaign in third place with seven points from their four games. The group began well for Sheron's youngsters, who earned a 4-3 win over FC Porto B at Ewood Park before backing that up with a brave 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg B after playing over half the game with 10 men following Jared Harlock's sending off.

Defeat to Valencia B at Leyland saw the Spanish side record a comfortable 2-0 victory in Lancashire before Rovers ended their group on a high with a 3-1 triumph against Celtic B last week.

Rovers miss out on Premier League International Cup progress