CORK SET FOR LANDMARK NIGHT AT MILLWALL

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Skipper eyes up game 250 in Claret and Blue

2023-02-20T14:24:07.951Z

CORK SET FOR LANDMARK NIGHT AT MILLWALL

Skipper eyes up game 250 in Claret and Blue

2023-02-20T14:24:07.951Z

Skipper eyes up game 250 in Claret and Blue

Captain Jack Cork is set to play his 250th appearance for Burnley on Tuesday night when the Clarets travel to Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.

The midfielder initially joined the Clarets on loan from Chelsea for the second half of the 2009/10 season before rejoining in the summer of 2010 for the full season.

Cork then spent time at Southampton and Swansea City before coming back to Turf Moor on a permanent deal in 2017.

Speaking ahead of Burnley's trip to London on Tuesday, Cork described the milestone as a 'massive achievement' and how much success this season would mean to the 33-year-old.

Cork smiled: “It’s a massive achievement for me it really is. When I came in 13 years ago initially, I didn’t know I would come back after joining Southampton.

“It was a great opportunity when I had the chance to come back and I would like to think over the time I have been here most of the memories I have shared with the fans, players and staff have been positive.

“It was really tough last season going down and I think because I’m involved more at the club than ever it felt like a massive blow.

“To make up for that with the chance of going up this season would mean a lot to me, it really would be special.”

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Vincent Kompany's side take on sixth placed Millwall, who beat promotion chasing Sheffield United 3-2 on the weekend and have lost at home just twice this season.

Cork is expecting a difficult test on Tuesday night and aware of the threat Gary Rowett's side post but is hoping the Clarets can extend their fine form with a good result.

“It’s a big week for us. Luton on the weekend, down to Millwall tomorrow then back at home on Saturday.

“It’s going to be tough for us. Millwall got a good result on Saturday against Sheffield United, we have watched bits of it from that game and they looked really strong.

“They pose a strong threat going forward and in attack and we have a lot to be wary of down there.

“Any game away from home is always tough, but they are on a great run of form and the way they are going it’s going to be a really hard game.

“Probably at times similar to Luton we are going have to dig in at times but hopefully we can go there play some football and get a good result."