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Winger hits a hat-trick in training-ground win as he edges nearer full fitness

2020-12-30T14:46:41.395Z

Treble Tonic For Gudmundsson

Winger hits a hat-trick in training-ground win as he edges nearer full fitness

2020-12-30T14:46:41.395Z

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Johann Berg Gudmundsson fired his way into the thoughts of the on-looking Sean Dyche with a hat-trick as the Clarets eased to a 5-1 training ground win against Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley.

Gudmundsson is being eased back into contention by Dyche after a tricky time with injuries.

But the Icelander successfully completed a full 90 minutes with the confidence boost of a well-taken treble on a bitterly cold afternoon to confirm his continued move back towards match fitness.

He was joined in the Clarets’ starting line-up by midfielder Jack Cork who added another 60 minutes on his return to full fitness following six months out of Premier League action.

Phil Bardsley also added some game time after asking to be involved to aid his sharpness following a similar run-out a week ago against Blackpool a week ago when Gudmundsson had played for just over an hour.

And Anthony Gomez Mancini, Jimmy Dunne - who picked up an early knock - and Joel Mumbongo, who were unused substitutes in Tuesday night’s win over Sheffield United, also started.

The Clarets, with U23s’ boss Steve Stone directing operations, started the game brightly and the early dominance was rewarded in the sixth minute when Gudmundsson was upended in the area following some neat approach play from Mumbongo.

The wingman dusted himself down and calmly slotted home the spot-kick and the lead was doubled five minutes before the break when Gudmundsson fired home at the far post following a great cross from the lively Max Thompson.

Gudmundsson then completed his hat-trick three minutes after the re-start with a fine finish following a great ball from Cork.

Mumbongo added a fourth on 53 minutes, rounding off an exquisite team move down the left flank.

And even through Stanley – who have been starved of action in recent weeks - netted a consolation on 58 minutes with a rare foray into the Clarets 18-yard area, the four-goal lead was restored in stoppage time when the impressive Lewis Richardson netted from close range to complete another useful training ground work-out.

Burnley: Norris, Bardsley (Dodgson 45), Nartey, Dunne (Thomas 22), Glennon (Rain 67, Rooney 84), Gudmundsson, Cork (Woods 60), Gomez, Thompson, Mumbongo (Taranis 74), Richardson.