Burnely’s Tarkowski relieved at FA Cup chance
After racking up just his ninth Burnley appearance of this season in the FA Cup third-round draw with Sunderland, James Tarkowski admitted it was a relief to get some much-needed game time under the belt.
English defender Tarkowski has been stuck behind in-form Michael Keane and Ben Mee, but the 24-year-old looked at home for Sean Dyche’s side as they battled to a 0-0 draw with the Black Cats.
Though the former Oldham man conceded it has been tough watching on as his side have surged into 12th place in the Premier League, he says it is hard to question their success.
“I’m pleased because it hasn’t been the easiest season for me in terms of playing time so I’m happy to get a game and think I did okay,” Tarkowski said.
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“We’ve had a good season especially at home and the team is going well so it’s hard to complain too much. I would like to play more but it’s in the gaffer’s hands.”
Tarkowski very nearly sealed a spot in the fourth round with a header that struck the woodwork in the second period and though it was a case of close, but no cigar, he is already readying himself for the replay on January 17.
“I think the header took a little deflection on the way through and hit the post,” he said.
“I was hoping it was in but I’m looking forward to the replay where we can get a result.”
