Andy Farrell praised the Clarets’ re-shuffled side as they regained the winning feeling in the U23 Professional Development League.
A 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at the Tameside Stadium completed a double over the Blades and lifted Burnley back into joint top spot of the league’s northern group.
The Clarets now share top billing with Nottingham Forest, who ended Burnley’s unbeaten league record a week ago.
Farrell’s men looked as though they were missing some of the half-dozen players who have been loaned out as they lost 2-1 at the City Ground – as well as feeling the effect of the Christmas break.