Burnley have taken up the option of extending injured Belgium international midfielder Steven Defour's contract by a further 12 months.

Clarets boss Sean Dyche confirmed they activated a 12-month contract extension during the summer that keeps him at the club until 2020.

"He was injured at the time and we leave players alone when they're injured, so we didn't go out to the press and say he's here for another two years," said Dyche.

"But he is, and there's no question in-house what we're talking about."

He added: "Steven is doing really well. He's been training with us full-out for a week to 10 days, which is great, and he's looking well and feeling well.

"He will start a games' programme next week if all goes to plan. He'll need at least a couple of games to build up to 90 minutes. It's like he's midway through a pre-season."