Anthony Modeste has been handed a starting role for Blackburn Rovers in their home encounter against Wigan Athletic tonight.

The Frenchman will partner Yakubu in attack, while Jason Lowe has been handed a role in the midfield.

Franco Di Santo will start as a lone striker for visiting Wigan, who have Shaun Maloney and Victor Moses in advanced midfield positions.

Only a win will secure Blackburn's status as a Premier League club for another week.

Blackburn: Robinson; Orr, Dann, Givet, Martin Olsson; Hoilett, Lowe, Dunn, Pedersen; Yakubu, Modeste

Wigan: Al Habsi; Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa; Boyce, McArthur, McCarthy, Beausejour; Moses, Di Santo, Maloney