A strong Clarets side including the likes of Dwight McNeil, Ben Mee and Jay Rodriguez, got more important minutes under their belt at Bloomfield Road, with young defender Bobby Thomas scoring his first senior goal to give Burnley victory.
Speaking after the game, Clarets boss Sean Dyche was in an upbeat mood, and 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.”
The Burnley manager also addressed the exit of Bailey Peacock-Farrell, who joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan, and said: “We like Bailey and we think he’s producing and improving but we still think he needs more regular first-team football.
“With Wayne Hennessey coming in, he’s an experienced pro and he gets it and I think he enjoyed being around the group, just to get that first feel.”
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“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.
5. Pogba could boost Man Utd funds
Manchester United have been tipped to part company with £89m star Paul Pogba this summer, as they look to balance the books following the signing of Jadon Sancho and the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane. Pogba is expect to fetch around £50m, with PSG keen. (Telegraph) Photo: FRANCK FIFE
6. Toffees step up chase for Demiral
Everton and Borussia Dortmund are both said to hold "concrete interest" in Juventus defender Merih Demiral, but are likely to have to pay close to £30m to sign the player. He's been capped on 24 occasions for Turkey, and his own-goal opened the scoring at Euro 2020 in a 3-0 loss to Italy. (Calciomercato) Photo: VALENTYN OGIRENKO
7. Blues swoop for Kounde
Chelsea are understood to have opened talks with Sevilla, over a move for their highly-rated defender Jules Kounde. The 22-year-old France international has a £68m release clause, but the Blues are aiming to secure him for less. (Fabrizio Romano) Photo: Franck Fife - Pool
8. Whites to battle Juve for Danish ace
Leeds United have been tipped to battle the likes of Juventus and Spurs for Sampdoria's £26m-rated winger Mikkel Damsgaard. He lit up Euro 2020 with some dazzling displays for Denmark, who reached the semi-finals of the competition. (Sport Witness) Photo: PAUL ELLIS