Schalke star joins Blackburn

The 29-year-old United States international has joined Rovers on a six-month loan deal.

“He’s a fantastic signing for us ,” Blackburn boss Steve Kean told the club’s website.

“Anybody who knows him as a player, he’s a natural ball winner, he’s a very good passer as well.

“He’s got a fantastic engine, he can go box-to-box, he’s a genuine all round midfield player.”