Steve Stone is champing at the bit to send his players into the Lions’ Den.
The Clarets’ start their Professional Development League campaign at Millwall tomorrow (Friday, KO 1pm).
And Stone can’t wait to get going in his first full season in charge.
“I’m looking forward to it starting,” said the U23s’ boss.
“It’s the same as any manager, coach and players.
“After four weeks you want the season to start and ‘here we go’, it’s coming on Friday.
“It’s at The Den and Millwall be a physical side. Our boys need to know they need to be ready for that challenge, which we have prepared them for in pre-season.