Coyle praises Fletcher after Burnley draw with Aston Villa

by Will Swanson. Published Sun 22 Nov 2009 20:21

Clarets boss Owen Coyle believes his fellow Scot Steven Fletcher is coming into his own in the Premier League.

The Scotland international joined the Clarets from Hibernian over the summer as Coyle looked to bolster his attacking options.

The 22-year-old striker has taken no time at all to become acclimatised to the top-flight game.

Speaking to Sky Sports after Burnley's 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa Coyle said: "Fletcher is playing out of his skin as well and that is what we want.

"I believe he is getting better and better. I've known him since he was a kid coming through at Hibernian and he is one I've always kept my eye on.

"He has quick feet, an eye for a goal and is good in the air. I think he has taken confidence in the fact that, as good as the players are who he is playing against, he is at that level.

"I hope he continues to get better and be a tremendous servant for this club.

"These are top-class players we are coming up against but my players are showing they are up for that.

"They are going toe to toe with them and we are showing quality ourselves. The younger group have an appetite for it but they have to learn quickly."