Burnley boss Sean Dyche was happy with Joey Barton after their 0-0 draw at FA Cup opponents Sunderland.
Dyche was pleased with Barton's contribution on Wearside and wants to see more of what he provided during his first spell at Turf Moor.
The manager said: "He just brings what he brought the time before he was at the club, which is his experience, his will, his demand on himself and the group, and he has made that clear by the way he goes about it.
"We thought it was a good opportunity to play him today in a team that had a few changes. But, as I said, I believe in the group and I believe in Joey - that's why he's here.
"I thought he did well. I thought his fitness was good - it's not easy coming in after the break he's had, but I thought his fitness was good. He stayed calm with the ball for us."