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John Smith’s Stadium means Town are seeking five straight league wins for the first time since 2005.

And Wagner said: “If we are fourth in the table after playing everyone else in the division, we have no rush to make signings.

“If something makes sense and will help us, we will try to do it.

“We will have a good look at the market, but with this dressing room, if we do nothing, I am still happy.”

The visit of third-bottom Blackburn comes four weeks after the sides drew 1-1 at Ewood Park.

Since then, Town have beaten Bristol City as well as Forest at home and won at both Burton Albion and Norwich City.

They have 42 points from 23 games – and last season it took until March to reach that tally.

Blackburn cross the Pennines having lost all four games since that draw with Town.

Barnsley beat Owen Coyle’s side 2-0 at Oakwell on Boxing Day.

A section of the 1,400-strong travelling support vented their frustratio­n towards Coyle at the final whistle, while there were also chants against the club’s owners Venky’s.

“Ultimately you’re the one who puts the team on the field, and although it’s not you who misses the chances, it’s your responsibi­lity,” said Coyle.

“We don’t hide from that, we meet that head on.

“There were some excellent supporters who backed their team to the final whistle and I thank them very much because that support is invaluable to the players.

“But there were some fans shouting things from the start of the game about the owners and other things.

“That group have got their own agenda but ultimately we all

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