Clarets boss Owen Coyle has revealed he is looking to blood his young guns gradually as he tries to guide his squad through the rigours of the season.
The foundation of the club’s Premier League success is largely based on the players that guided Burnley to promotion plus the addition of a few judicious signings such as Steven Fletcher and Andre Bikey.
However, Coyle’s younger signings such as Richard Eckersley, 20, from Manchester United, Brian Easton, 21, and David Edgar, 22, are still waiting to make their Premier League debuts.
But he believes they will get their chance and that they are the future of the club.
Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph he said: “For me, it’s trying to develop the club and make sure it works well for years to come.
“Players like Richard Eckersley and Brian Easton - you don’t spend £300,000 on these boys and expect them to be ready-made for the Premier League.
“Tyrone Mears was different because he’d had experience of the division before. But the younger ones will continue to evolve and get better.
“I wouldn’t have brought those players into the football club if I didn’t think there was scope for development.
“I’ve got very good staff working with me and we feel that, whether younger or older, we can add something to their game and help each and every player.
“This isn’t the Owen Coyle show - it’s very much a collective effort.
“Our strength is in our group, and my staff come under that umbrella.
“We work collectively for the betterment of the football club, and we’re always trying to take it on again.”
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