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FA Cup hero Josh King not thinking about Blackburn contract

Blackburn Rovers striker Josh King isn't thinking about a new deal.

The former Manchester United junior struck a hat-trick in their FA Cup win over Stoke City.

His deal expires in June and says: "I just focus on my football. I don't want to comment too much about if I get offered a new contract or if anything happens," he said after firing Rovers into the quarter-finals for the second time in three years.

"Whatever happens happens. That is a footballer's life and I don't want to put too much energy into what might happen in the summer window, I am just trying to do my bit on the pitch.

"Every good performance helps but I don't think about the window right now, it is too early.

"I just go in every day trying to be a better footballer. I want to help Blackburn get to Wembley and get into the play-offs.

"I have struggled a bit with injuries but I am back now and I feel fit and hopefully I can just take this on to the next couple of weeks where we have important games coming up.

"It builds my confidence and now I have to keep going and hopefully I can be involved against Cardiff on Tuesday and get another goal."

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