The midfielder delivered his best display under Mowbray and perhaps since signing for the club.

The Rovers boss has been high in praise for Baradji's potential, though he has split opinion in the fan base.

There was no debate about the quality of Saturday's showing, though. It was a far more disciplined performance in a deeper role, which we didn't see last season.

That might be a result of video work Baradji has done with the staff as they try and mould him, highlighting his best attributes and improving his weaknesses.

Despite lauding him with praise, Mowbray was quick to set the challenge to Baradji that he has to ensure he's undroppable for Rovers.

"I thought Baradji was amazing," he insisted.

"He is a sheer powerhouse. He's got magical feet as well; he just needs to cement himself in this team and never be left out.

"I won't go into it now but we have done a bit of work with the video analysts with him. Talking about discipline.

"He has every attribute you want to be a top, top player, a Premier League powerhouse.

"He can do everything, leap like a salmon, he's strong as an ox, he's fast, he has twinkling feet. What can't he do?

"Yet, why hasn't he been playing every game? That's down to him.

"I keep saying to him, he should be in this team every week. He has to bring it every day in training and on matchday.

"I am really pleased and chuffed for him."

It is the same challenge that Mowbray has laid down for all the players. The Rovers boss has developed a reputation for being philosophical about football.

He is not a ranter or raver but is not a pushover either. It was quite clear how angry he was at the defending against West Brom but he commands authority in a unique way.

Whether it be Baradji or continuing to push Andri Gudjohnsen, he insists football is a short career and the players must realise that.

Blackburn Rovers' Moussa Baradji heads the ball under pressure from Wrexham's Sam Smith. (Image: CameraSport - Lee Parker)

"That's up to him, really. It's up to all the players. If you can achieve that level of performance, where is it every week?" he continued.

"You have to bring it. It's twice a week in your life as a young footballer; your career is gone before you know it, in the blink of an eye.

"You have to enjoy it and make sure you're playing in the team every week. Perform so the gaffer can't leave you out.

"I want them all to play. I want them to be multi-millionaires, drive the best cars and live the best lives.

"They're footballers; they have to learn it's their one chance in life to show the world that's what they're about.

"I try to find the right words to drive and motivate them. I think that's what football is.

"I don't do anything; I'm not screaming or shouting at them. I am trying to inspire them with words that make them think, 'I'll show him', which is good."