Diego Penny showed that Burnley's goalkeeping fortunes are in safe hands with a stunning performance for the reserves on Tuesday night.

The Peruvian international made a double penalty save and a handful of other top quality blocks as the Clarets' second string ran out 2-1 winners against Manchester City.

And coach Steve Davis believes Penny's assured display will stand him in good stead as he waits in line, along with a number of other squad men, for the possibility of first-team football.

"Diego was outstanding. That was pleasing and good from his point of view," said Davis.

"It's a confidence-booster for him, as I think it is for all the players that are playing if you can turn in a good performance.

"It gives you a lot of confidence and it shows the manager and Sandy, who were watching, what you are capable of.

Davis - confidence booster

"It gives you a bit of a platform so that if you do get a chance that you will hopefully be ready to take it."

Penny was modest enough to admit afterwards that he got lucky in guessing correctly to save the twice-taken penalty from Manchester City striker David Ball.

But the overall commanding performance of the 25-year-old stood out as he showed his well-being as the current support act to Brian Jensen.

Barclays Premier Reserve League Table

P W D L F A GD Pts
Manchester United 5 4 0 1 10 3 7 12
Liverpool 5 4 0 1 9 4 5 12
Manchester City 6 4 0 2 13 10 3 12
Bolton Wanderers 6 3 0 3 9 9 0 9
Burnley 5 3 0 2 5 6 -1 9
Blackburn Rovers 4 2 1 1 9 6 3 7
Hull City 6 2 0 4 10 8 2 6
Everton 6 2 0 4 5 10 -5 6
Wigan Athletic 6 1 1 4 8 13 -5 4
Sunderland 5 1 0 4 4 13 -9 3

 

 

 

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