The young striker was rewarded with a new two-year contract at the start of the 2011/12 campaign.

And after featuring in pre-season, he joined Accrington Stanley on loan a week into the new campaign with the aim of gaining further valuable first team experience.

In true striking style, Wes hit the ground running, scoring the winner on his Stanley debut against Bradford Fity ro further enhance his growing reputation.

Fletcher made his Clarets' first-team debut as a substitute in Burnley's Carling Cup tie against Morecambe in August, 2010.

He then gained further senior experience during a loan spell with League Two side Stockport County following a similar stint at Grimsby Town in 2009/10.

The former youth team player, who scored 40 goals at youth and reserve team level for the Clarets' in 2008/09, figured in the first team squad under Eddie Howe on his return towards the end of the season.

Injury denied the former Liverpool schoolboy, who joined the Clarets in 2007, the chance of a League debut on the final day of the campaign but the striker had done enough to earn the offer of a new deal.

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