Parker impressed by exceptional Burnley

Parker was serving a one-game suspension so was not allowed pitchside at Turf Moor

Boss Scott Parker said his Burnley side impressed him in their 1-0 home win over Bristol City.

The victory took the Clarets level on points with second-placed Leeds United and back to within two points of Championship leaders Sheffield United, with seven games remaining.

"We were exceptional for 45 minutes. We should go in two or three-nil up," Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire. "But the main thing is we won.

"We missed some big chances, but we created them and looked a real threat and a top team.

"In the second half, we had some big moments but didn't execute them.

"There is always - at 1-0, at the back end of the game - a worry. It's tricky because they have nothing to lose and load the top line with five or six players. The game can become a little bit edgy.

"But overall I am delighted with the way we performed. They are an in-form team and we knew it was going to be a tough test. I am really impressed with the way we performed."