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Burnley U23 coach Stone pleased with Drinkwater appearance

Danny Drinkwater remains on course for his Burnley debut.

The on-loan Chelsea midfielder played 45 minutes for the Clarets' U23 side against Coventry City on Monday.

And U23 boss Steve Stone was happy with the Premier League winner's performance.

"He had a hard training session on Saturday morning. He's worked hard last week since he came in," said the U23s' boss.

"Forty-five minutes today was always the plan to make sure we don't overload him, and we'll see how the rest of the week pans out for him.

"To have him around was invaluable experience for some of my boys.

"They have played alongside a player who has won the Premier League - and that doesn't happen very often at Premier League level."

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