Scott Parker has praised Joe Worrall following the defender’s recent return to Burnley’s starting XI.
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The 29-year-old has started both of Burnley’s last two league games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively, having previously only made one start all season.
Worrall has rewarded Parker’s faith with two excellent performances, bringing his experience and know-how in the centre of defence.
The former Nottingham Forest man looked set to embark on a run of games after impressing at Bournemouth in December, only to be shortly sidelined with an injury.
Now back to full fitness, Worrall got his chance at Selhurst Park and backed it up with another rock-solid display at Stamford Bridge last time out.
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“I've been delighted with Joe,” Parker said. “He's a guy with real experience.
Joe Worrall arrives at Stamford Bridge for the Premier League fixture against Chelsea. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttardplaceholder image
Joe Worrall arrives at Stamford Bridge for the Premier League fixture against Chelsea. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
“For Joe, it's been probably pretty difficult from when he first came in. Obviously, down to injury, he came out the side. CJ [Egan-Riley], at the time, going in and doing what he did, there was probably no avenue for him to get back in.
“But he’s a top professional, top human being. He's been an absolute team player. He was a focal point of that last year as well, he was pivotal to what we did, although there was less time on the pitch.
“And again this year, I’ve obviously decided at times not to go with him. But he got in the team at Bournemouth, did really, really well, but got injured.
“He's got his opportunity now and he's grabbed it with both hands, so I've been hugely impressed with him and pleased with him. So, long may that continue.”
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