How Callum Brittain's role in the Blackburn Rovers squad has evolved
Callum Brittain is relishing his extra responsibility at Rovers after another positive season from the full-back.
Brittain played 35 times this term and has become an important member of the squad at Ewood Park since his arrival from Barnsley three years ago.
The 27-year-old opened up about his progress at Rovers and joy to see his hard work paying off on the pitch.
'When I came here, I had my first couple of years in the Championship and was still young,' he told RoversTV.
'I have sort of grown up at Blackburn into a bit of a leader role. I have enjoyed my time here and hopefully it carries on.
'I think (the fans) have appreciated my energy and intensity in the games this year. Obviously, the goals and assists help but I put 100 per cent into every game.
'I have worked hard on the other sides of my game and I think they have recognised that. I am really glad to engage with the fans like I have done this year.'
Brittain got on the scoresheet during the victories against Portsmouth and Millwall. He also chipped in with five assists in the league.
The versatile defender was pleased to make his mark in the final third and believes it is a strong part of his game.
'I feel like I have contributed my fair share this season. I just wanted to get my head down and really try to have a good season in front of the fans,' he added.
'I feel like I have done that, I have contributed and it was nice to put the ball in the back of the net a couple of times.
'I think a lot of my strengths are in the final third – bombing down the line, getting up and down, that energy which I bring, building up through the thirds as well.
'I think playing to my strengths has helped me. People started to gauge where I was going to put the ball so building those connections as well. It is something I have always worked on and had in my game.'
Brittain's goal against Portsmouth was a moment of real quality, unleashing a thumping strike past Nicolas Schmid and into the top corner.
The full-back has proven that he has an eye for goal and hopes he can get on the scoresheet more often next season.
'I have always got in some good positions and maybe though about it too much and - I have said it before - fluffed my lines a bit sometimes,' he admitted.
'I looked the other day and I have only had something like 10 shots this season, which is crazy, so I don't actually shoot that much. But I was really pleased to get on the scoresheet a couple of times.'
'I would love a tap in,' he joked. 'I think the Pompey one would be my favourite. I did enjoy the Millwall but I have scored against them before.
'The timing of the goal, it really put a stamp on that game and it was sort of a pivotal time for us.'
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