Speaking after his side's encouraging 1-0 win over Blackpool earlier in the week, Clarets boss Sean Dyche said: “We mixed the side a bit again but there was a good attitude from the start. We looked fresh and we looked at it and I was really pleased overall.
“There was a real good energy and tempo to our play. We need to sharpen up a little bit with our chances because we created enough tonight but there was a real good feel to us.
“We want games that feel like that because it certainly did feel like a real game and yet again there was a nice atmosphere with fans in the stadium. It all adds to it and the build-up to the season.”
He continued: “There were a number of productive performances tonight. I enjoyed it. I thought we were very strong in the first 30 minutes, they had a few chances after that.
“We changed the side in the second half and I thought we were very strong. My only question to the team would be that little bit more quality in the final third because we created enough to be a bit more comfortable than we were.
“The shape was good, the energy was good, there were some very strong performances. We want that, we want their eyes to be alive to play.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
5. Foxes keeping tabs on Pereira
Leicester City are the latest side to take an interest in West Brom winger Matheus Pereira, who is expected to fetch a fee of around £30m. Leeds United and West Ham have also been heavily linked with the Brazilian ace. (Mirror) Photo: Pool
6. Gerrard uninterested in Liverpool speculation
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has batted away suggestions that he could be Jurgen Klopp's eventual successor at Anfield, insisting he's settled and happy with Rangers. The Gers won their first top tier title in a decade last season. (ESPN) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Spurs favourites to sign Damsgaard over Leeds
Spurs have been named the bookies' favourites to sign Sampdoria sensation Mikkel Damsgaard ahead of Leeds United and Liverpool. The Dane was a breakout star at Euro 2020, and scored a stunning free-kick in his side's semi-final clash against England. (SkyBet) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
8. Hammers could target Zouma
West Ham United are looking to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, who has been tipped to leave the Blues this summer. The Hammers are set to offer £20m for the Champions League winner, although the Blues are likely to hold out for a higher fee. (Sky Sports) Photo: Manu Fernandez - Pool