BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche hailed a fine all-round display as the Clarets continued their resurgence with victory against Wolves at Turf Moor.

Ashley Barnes’ first goal in more than a year set the hosts on their way to a 2-1 win with Chris Wood doubling the advantage after the interval.

Fabio Silva’s late penalty was the only blot on the Burnley copybook as Dyche’s side made it four games unbeaten and moved three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

The Clarets boss said: “It was a fantastic Burnley night. Rain pouring, wind swirling, freezing cold, all the rest of it.

“It was a very good performance and a deserved win. At both ends of the pitch we operated well. We created quality chances. We rarely create 25 or 40 but we created a good number today.

“If we’re being hypercritical we could’ve controlled the game earlier if we’d taken them but on the other hand we saw the game through well and deserved the win.”

Barnes opened the scoring in the 34th minute when he muscled his way in at the far post to reach a cross that Charlie Taylor had run some 60 yards to send over from the left.

It was the 31-year-old’s first goal since November 2019, a 17-match run which came either side of a hernia injury which sidelined him for the latter part of last season.

“I’m pleased for him,” Dyche said. “He’s had a tough run of injuries but he keeps working and he’s been a top player since he’s been here, on and off the pitch.

“It’s hard for strikers when they’re not scoring but I told him the chances would come his way and he would score.”

Victory sees confidence continue to build at Turf Moor, with Dyche believing players returning from injury is making a real impact.

“We’re in a healthy position,” Dyche added. “Our squad has been stretched for a long time. We’re getting there.

“It doesn’t guarantee you anything but if you’ve got them fit it improves the chances of success.”