IN HIS BEST POSITION . Earlier in the season, Emre Can was being written off but for the last two months he has been terrific at centre half and Sunday saw him actually playing in the position he actually thinks is his best. From the base of midfield, the German can pass well and drive forwards in to dangerous areas. He is a great prospect. Liverpool's versatile German Emra Can battles for the ball with Blackburn's Rudy Gestede on Sunday . MORE THAN A BIG MAN . In the absence of Josh King, much was asked of Rudy Gestede but he managed to deliver. He is certainly terrific in the air and Simon Mignolet will not look forwards to meeting him again in the replay next month. However, there is more to the France-born Benin international. His link-up play was superb all afternoon. Blackburn Rovers striker Gestede tries to win the ball against Liverpool's Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure . HAPPY ANNIVERSARY . Barely a football match takes place these days without a round of applause mid-game. This one came in the 20th minute as Blackburn fans marked 20 years since their team – managed by Kenny Dalglish – won the league title. Dalglish was here on Sunday but chose, rather understandably, not to join in. Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish looks on from the stands during the match . NOW IT’S OUR TURN . Still on the anniversary theme, Liverpool’s match programme noted that it was an incredible 35 years to the day since a superb goal from Terry McDermott won a Cup tie at Tottenham. Odd that Liverpool’s own publication should claim the winner of the BBC’s Goal of the Season award was a half-volley. It was nothing of the sort. The programme noted that it was an incredible 35 years to the day since a superb goal from Terry McDermott . SHOW US YOUR MEDALS . Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer will spend a long time trying to emulate his father Ian, who won League titles and European Cups as a player for Nottingham Forest. Bowyer Senior, however, never managed to get his hands on the FA Cup. After this, his son remains in with a shout. Gary Bowyer reacts as Blackburn Rovers earn a replay at home to Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday .
Blackburn earned an impressive draw against Liverpool at Anfield .
Hosts struggled but Emre Can continued to impress for Liverpool .
Rudy Gestede was superb both in the air and on the floor throughout .
Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer still has the chance to emulate his father .
IN HIS BEST POSITION . Earlier in the season, Emre Can was being written off but for the last two months he has been terrific at centre half and Sunday saw him actually playing in the position he actually thinks is his best. From the base of midfield, the German can pass well and drive forwards in to dangerous areas. He is a great prospect. Liverpool's versatile German Emra Can battles for the ball with Blackburn's Rudy Gestede on Sunday . MORE THAN A BIG MAN . In the absence of Josh King, much was asked of Rudy Gestede but he managed to deliver. He is certainly terrific in the air and Simon Mignolet will not look forwards to meeting him again in the replay next month. However, there is more to the France-born Benin international. His link-up play was superb all afternoon. Blackburn Rovers striker Gestede tries to win the ball against Liverpool's Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure . HAPPY ANNIVERSARY . Barely a football match takes place these days without a round of applause mid-game. This one came in the 20th minute as Blackburn fans marked 20 years since their team – managed by Kenny Dalglish – won the league title. Dalglish was here on Sunday but chose, rather understandably, not to join in. Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish looks on from the stands during the match . NOW IT’S OUR TURN . Still on the anniversary theme, Liverpool’s match programme noted that it was an incredible 35 years to the day since a superb goal from Terry McDermott won a Cup tie at Tottenham. Odd that Liverpool’s own publication should claim the winner of the BBC’s Goal of the Season award was a half-volley. It was nothing of the sort. The programme noted that it was an incredible 35 years to the day since a superb goal from Terry McDermott . SHOW US YOUR MEDALS . Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer will spend a long time trying to emulate his father Ian, who won League titles and European Cups as a player for Nottingham Forest. Bowyer Senior, however, never managed to get his hands on the FA Cup. After this, his son remains in with a shout. Gary Bowyer reacts as Blackburn Rovers earn a replay at home to Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday .
battles for the ball with Blackburn's Rudy certainly terrific in the air and Simon Mignolet play was superb all afternoon. Blackburn Rovers striker Gestede tries to win the ball against manager Gary Bowyer will spend a long time trying to emulate his father Ian, who won League titles Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday .