Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy says former team-mate and Derby battler Robbie Savage is 'technically the worst player' he has ever seen.Savage returns to Rovers this weekend with the relegated Rams.

And while McCarthy admits Ewood Park has been a duller place since the Welsh midfielder departed in January, he says Savage was never blessed with the greatest of ability.

The South African told The Daily Mail: "Sav is a fantastic boy and ever since he left the dressing room has gone awfully quiet.

"Even when the chips were down he always seemed to make everyone laugh, including the manager.

"Technically, he is the worst player I have ever seen and he knows it but he just gives everyone that edge with his adrenaline.

"He knows he has no skill at all but he works awfully hard for the team and it makes us work even harder."

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