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Defensive values key to Burnley's ascent - Parker

Burnley's recent revival in form is a credit to their defensive values, boss Scott Parker has said.

The Clarets beat managerless Coventry City 2-0 at Turf Moor on Tuesday, which moved them into the Championship's automatic promotion spots.

Parker's side are now level on points with third-placed Sunderland but moved above them on goal difference, having conceded just six times in 17 games - the best defensive record across England's top four divisions.

"I've been around some time managing and coaching teams. Fundamentally this team have got some core values and they give you a foundation to win games, really," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.