Fowler returned to Anfield in January and is looking for a contract to stay at his home-town club beyond the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has been in fine form recently as he tries to persuade manager Rafael Benitez to offer him a new deal.

Fowler said: "People keep on asking me, but I'm as much in the dark as everyone else - and all I can do is score goals. I've not finished that many games. But it's the manager's prerogative. He's got a decision to make, and if he doesn't think I'm fit enough it's up to him."

Benitez has not decided whether he will retain Fowler, but admitted: "If he continues scoring goals it will be easy. He's working hard because he loves Liverpool. He knows my ideas and he will continue working.

"If I say 'no' it will be difficult for me - but he would understand. If I say 'yes' if he continues scoring goals it will be easier for me, him and the fans."

Fowler's winner yesterday was controversial, with Djibril Cisse in an offside position during the build-up. Although Cisse moved towards the ball instinctively, he did not touch it, which allowed Fernando Morientes to run through and set up Fowler.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes believes there is too much confusion over the offside law. "The ball's thrown in, and he makes movement towards the ball - so in my view he is interfering with play," said Hughes. "The law is very unclear, and it's very difficult to hold a defensive line."

Although referee Alan Wiley was reported to be happy with his decision to let the goal stand after consulting his assistant, Hughes added: "They've probably looked at it at half-time and got their story right."