Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says the players must keep their heads up after defeat to West Ham.

Jay Rodriguez had Burnley ahead before they fell to two late goals at Turf Moor.

Kompany said, "It's a really tough one to take, but it is what makes this game beautiful. It was a very fine margin that's cost us in the end.

"Looking at the game and the performance from the team was outstanding, on and off the ball it was disciplined, mature and organised.

"There's nothing more cruel than a game like today, but I would be a hypocrite if i started laying into the team after that.

"We showed all the standards and habits that we have and work on everyday. We were outstanding and it is a painful one for us to take, but we have to go again now.

"It's tough yes, but you know how I function and in these moments you have to take them and use them as an opportunity to look back and see what could have been done."

Kompany added: "It's not supposed to be easy at this level and I've been through this in my career and the hard way is the way you can make your change & learn from.

"The team have to now get back up and go again. They have to believe in that themselves and the belief is key going forward.

"I'm always big on saying that you don't wait for confidence to come. On Monday we have to go again and build towards the game next weekend."