Midfielder Ben Woods is looking forward to returning to action, as the U23s take on Crewe Alexandra on Monday.
Andy Farrell's side return to action this Monday at Gresty Road, after a handful of postponed matches last month, with the Clarets last featurng in the Professional Development League against Bolton, on February 3rd.
With 11 key members of the squad out on loan, it will be a much younger side once again in Cheshire and with the 23s also facing Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League Cup on Thursday, Farrell may be forced to rest a couple of the older players for the East Lancashire derby.