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Burnley star Tom Heaton completes comeback in closed-doors match after five months out with shoulder injury

Tom Heaton has played his first game since dislocating a shoulder five months ago.

The England international came through 90 minutes of Burnley's behind closed draw with Blackpool on Tuesday, however, he got off to a shocking start after conceding a penalty within 60 seconds.

Jay Spearing scored the resulting penalty for Blackpool but Heaton recovered his composure to play a notable part for a strong Burnley side who came back to equalise late on.

Tom Heaton (pictured February 2017) has completed his comeback from injury
Tom Heaton (pictured February 2017) has completed his comeback from injury

Striker Chris Wood, who has been out with a knee injury, also figured for 70 minutes as did midfielder Dean Marney, Stephen Ward, Nahki Wells and on loan signing Georges-Kevin Nkoudou.