BURNLEY midfielder Aiden O'Neill is aiming to hit the ground running at Fleetwood Town after joining the Cod Army on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old Australian impressed with League One Oldham in the second half of last season and he has now linked up with Uwe Rosler's side at Highbury.

O'Neill made three Premier League appearances off the bench in the first half of last season and is highly-rated at Turf Moor and the Clarets do have the option to re-call him in January.

O’Neill said on the move: “I’m really excited to come here and work under Uwe Rosler and his staff. I want to hit the ground running and do my best to help the team.”

Rosler added: "Aiden is a player who we have had on our radar for quite some time. He is 19 years old, but he is far more mature than his age.

"He will add things to our team what we need, he is athletic, well skilled and we must give compliments to the coaching staff at Burnley for that.

"He is very ambitions, a good lad and I’m delighted to get him to us – I’m sure our department in central midfield will be strengthened. I’m really looking forward to working with Aiden."