Blackburn say talks are ongoing with David Dunn and are confident the midfielder will sign a new deal.

David Dunn believes his Blackburn team-mate Paul Robinson deserves an England recall and will be “in with a real shout” of a World Cup spot if he maintains his current form.

Blackburn will be without Vince Grella as well as David Dunn for the trip to Wigan on Boxing Day.

Midfielder David Dunn is again a major doubt as Blackburn prepare to host Tottenham on Saturday.

Midfielders David Dunn and Vince Grella are winning their battles to return for Blackburn against Tottenham at the weekend.

David Dunn is set to miss Blackburn’s trip to his former club Birmingham in the Barclays Premier League as he continues his recovery from a calf problem.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce says David Dunn will not be risked for Saturday’s clash with Hull City.

Blackburn will check on the fitness of influential midfielder David Dunn before naming their side to take on Liverpool.

Blackburn’s midfield playmaker David Dunn is a doubt ahead of tonight’s Carlin Cup tie with Chelsea as he suffers with a calf problem.

Blackburn will be without top scorer David Dunn for Wednesday night’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.