Goodridge helped the U23s continue their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday.

It was the 20-year-old’s first start in the Professional Development League since he faced the Owls almost exactly 12 months ago.

And Farrell was delighted with Goodridge’s performance following his recovery from knee surgery and only one previous start this term in the Lancashire FA Senior Cup.

“I’m pleased for him. He’s been out for a long while with his knee,” said assistant boss Farrell, who again took charge of the Clarets’ side.

“I said to him that if he felt 80 or 90 minutes was too much to let us know.

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“But he just got on with it. His appetite for pressing and getting around the ball is first-class and he can play as well.

“His energy levels – along with Josh Benson in midfield – were superb.”

Burnley trailed to a goal from former Blackburn Rovers and Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes at the Tameside Stadium.

But Ali Koiki’s eighth goal of the season quickly levelled the scores and a much-changed line-up was well worth the point that came from an eighth draw in 12 league games to lift the Clarets up to second in the table.

“The boys played well. It was pleasing because we made six changes and then mid-game we had to make more changes but we still moved the ball really well with good pace and good composure,” added Farrell.

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“We picked up a lot of second balls – particularly in the second half – and they got around each other and worked so hard.

“And again, the lads came from behind to keep the run going. Jordan Rhodes has done that for years. He knows where to play – off the shoulder.

“But our goal was excellent to get back into the game. That was us all over, winning the ball high up the pitch and countering and Tunde (Bayode) got in behind to deliver a good ball.

“Again, it was simple, nothing complicated, but when the ball is coming in like that people are going to get into the box and Ali was there again.

“We’ll have a look at the lads now over the next couple of days and go again on Thursday.”

The Clarets face Crystal Palace in the Premier League Cup on Thursday, looking to build on the draw they gained at Middlesbrough in their opening group game.

POS	Team	PL	PTS
15	FOR	5	5
16	BUR	5	4
17	BRE	5	4

POS	Team	PL	PTS
15	FOR	5	5
16	BUR	5	4
17	BRE	5	4

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