Blackburn manager Valerien Ismael says results have not reflected how his team have performed this season but that a win can change everything.

Rovers held high flying Stoke to a 1-1 draw after Augustus Kargbo’s goal cancelled out Million Manhoef’s opener.

But the result still leaves the club 21st in the Championship, which Ismael says is a false position.

“I think the table doesn’t reflect our performance,” he told BBC Radio Lancashire.

“We have one game less, we are in a transition with new players and we need a win like this to change momentum. The belief can come quickly.”

Ismael also said he was pleased with the refereeing display with no controversial decisions.

“I wanted a normal game today, with no (controversial) referee decisions. It was good today, we can talk about football. It was an entertaining game and what we love.

“We have a break, I will see my family and recharge the battery. It will be good to have a breather – mentally it has been a challenging week.”