Kevin Long believes hard work is paying off – for him and the team.
Long hadn’t started a Premier League since December, 2018 before returning to the Clarets’ ranks as the replacement for injured skipper Ben Mee against Sheffield United just over a week ago.
Since then Burnley have extended their unbeaten run by a further three games to five, with Long playing a vital role in a back four which on Saturday became the first in the league this season not to leave Liverpool empty-handed.
“It’s hard coming in and trying to step up and perform well,” admitted Long, whose previous three starts this season had all come in cup football.