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​Burnley boss Dyche expects big things from Lennon

Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes that Aaron Lennon can still offer a lot more to the side.

The 31-year-old transferred from Everton in January when the Merseyside club signed Theo Walcott from Arsenal.

But he had issues with stress and had to take some time off. Now Dyche believes that he has recovered from those problems and is ready to contribute.

"His demand for the side is excellent, his work ethic is excellent, his quality that I see is there and I think there is more from him to release," said the Burnley boss to the Lancashire Telegraph.

"He was outstanding against Bournemouth and that's what he will be wanting and that is what we know is in there. He has an unbelievable work ethic and I think he is enjoying it.

"The more you play with a smile, as Brian Clough used to say, the more you relax and your ability comes out.

"When I was doing my background on him, I spoke to Robbie Martinez and he couldn't speak highly enough of him. He said he had a willingness to work and would help the side, and he does.

"That is not always a quality that would be obvious to people and that fits with the work ethic of the side here. We are a side that has to work for everything and then add the quality on top. But, yes, I think he is in a good place at the moment."

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