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Match Thread: QPR v Blackburn
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MARK Warburton saw his QPR side sweep Blackburn away with a stunning 4-2 victory at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, but insisted afterwards his group is capable of better.
Nahki Wells gave Rangers the half-time lead before Ebere Eze doubled the advantage.
Bradley Dack made it 2-1 from the penalty spot but the R’s responded with goals from Bright Osayi-Samuel and Jordan Hugill before Adam Armstrong netted a late consolation for Rovers.
Following the game, Warburton told www.qpr.co.uk: “Of course it is a satisfying win but we know as a group that we have got to be sharper than that and tighter.
“We gave away a soft goal and dropped the intensity a bit so it is great to get the three points, don’t get me wrong, but this is a demanding group of players and they want to set high standards.
“We know as a group we can be better.”
The victory sees QPR head into the international break in 9th spot and just a point off fifth, and Warburton feels his men are capable of more, adding: “We have to be more ruthless, more clinical and defend our goal with a real passion.
“The group will demand that because there are some really good characters and we will work hard to do that.”
After back-to-back defeats, Warburton said his players were full of determination to get back to winning ways – especially after what felt a very harsh 3-0 scoreline in south Wales on Wednesday night.
“They knew they had performed well at Cardiff but come away with a 3-0 defeat so they were very focused to get the result today” Warburton explained, “especially in front of the fans and heading into the international break.
“Blackburn are a very good team if you let them play but I thought as the game progressed we really grew into it and deserved the win.”
Rangers’ next fixture is a trip to Hull City in a fortnight’s time, and Warburton is full of praise for the group he has built since his summer arrival in the dugout.
“I can’t speak highly enough of the players in terms of how they have adapted,” he said.
“Whenever a new manager comes in it is a time of uncertainty and instability. Suddenly they see 14 or 15 players coming in, people who are their good friends and mates depart the club, and they have dealt with all of that so well.
“They work so hard and that is why I can’t speak highly enough for the way they have adapted, the camaraderie and the way they come in to work every day intent on getting better.
“All credit to them.”
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