Michael Kightly is pleased with his fitness work at Burnley.
The former Stoke City winger played for the development squad in midweek against Aston Villa.
The 28-year-old continues to build up his fitness following minor knee surgery in the close-season, he was pleased to get valuable minutes under his belt.
Kightly told burnleyfootballclub.com: "It was a good run out for us and obviously I've not played much football so it was nice to get 90 minutes and score a goal.
"I missed most of pre-season so I'm just trying to get as fit as I can to push the lads that are starting for a spot.
"I need to be at full tilt to be able to do that so naturally these games provide a good platform for me to do so.
"Everyone wants to play, of course, but we've got a much bigger squad than last season so you have to bide your time and do well in these games to show the manager you are ready."
