Burnley boss Sean Dyche admits Europe wasn't in his thoughts at the start of the season.

The Clarets are now closing on Europa League qualification after victory over Watford.

Asked now whether he had thought about the possibility of qualifying for European football, Dyche is emphatic: "No."

He continued: "There's a good reality to the club.

"I think the fans have bought into the honesty that we show them.

"They know we're not the real deal but they do enjoy it when the team are delivering performances like this.

"If they're not, they accept that we are what are are. We are still improving. It's a pleasing mentality in an industry that wants everything in a week."