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