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Scott Parker lauds the defensive mentality of his Burnley side

SCOTT Parker described Burnley’s defence as “nothing short of sensational” after beating Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in the East Lancashire derby.

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Flemming dives in to claim derby joy
By John Train

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BURNLEY 1
Flemming 60

Star Game

GOT ’EM LICKED: Burnley match-winner Zian Flemming, right, celebrates in front of the away fans
PICTURE: Alamy

SCOTT Parker described Burnley’s defence as “nothing short of sensational” after beating Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in the East Lancashire derby.
The Championship’s meanest defence was at it again and achieved this in the face of a white-hot derby atmosphere.
In a game of fine margins, the Clarets restricted Rovers to one shot on target and, with an away record that reads five conceded a...

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