Hard work will pay off for teenager Agyei, says Burnley coach

Young striker Dan Agyei has everything in his locker to break into the Burnley first team, according to the club’s youth coach.

The 19-year-old has linked up with the senior squad after enjoying a successful loan spell with League One strugglers Coventry City.

He made his first appearance on a Clarets bench in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Hull City, but it still awaiting his first-team bow.

Now, Burnley’s development squad coach Michael Jolley believes the experience Agyei is getting by training with Sean Dyche’s senior squad is vital to the former AFC Wimbledon youngster’s progress.

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“I was really pleased for him that he managed to get on the bench on Saturday, so he’s doing well. But he’s got to keep working hard and hope he gets his opportunities,” said Jolley.

“He’s been training a lot with the first team. That’s great for his development as he’s playing against Premier League defenders every day in training .

“He’s got some great natural assets, pace and power, he’s got a terrific left foot, he can head it.

“He’s got a lot going for him but he’s got to work at his game. There’s certain aspects that he really needs to work at and the coaching staff are all trying to help him do that.

“He’s a good kid, he wants to do the work and if he does he’s got a chance of doing something.”