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The Blues' second-half fightback was helped by an injury suffered by Toulon and England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson, who had to be substituted in the 47th minute.

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By the time he was substituted 10 minutes before the end, he looked to be in something approaching his top form.

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In September, McLeish admitted that he substituted Bowyer in the 3-1 defeat by West Brom because he feared he may later be sent off after being cautioned by referee Chris Foy.

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