Parker optimistic Foster will be fit for run-in

Burnley boss Scott Parker says there is "good news" concerning the shoulder injury suffered by striker Lyle Foster as the Clarets look to seal their Premier League promotion over the next four games.

Foster was hurt in the recent goalless draw with Derby County and there were doubts over whether the South Africa forward would be able to play much of a role in the run-in.

But speaking ahead of Good Friday's trip to Watford, Parker is optimistic on Foster's chances.

"We had some good news around Lyle and we are hoping we will see him again before the end of the season," Parker, who is up for the Championship manager of the year award, told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"It may be as quick as over the next couple of games so, again, we are at the back end of the season, Lyle is in the frame of mind where he wants to get back as well.

"We will see, we will slowly push him, we pushed him [on Wednesday], see how he comes out of that and take it gradual with him.

"From the initial worry, whilst it's still a biggish injury, it's stable and it might be something if Lyle can tolerate, it's still a big ask, but we will see where Lyle progresses with that really."

Parker added that everyone else in the squad is fit as the second-placed Clarets, five points ahead of Sheffield United in third, try to get the three wins they need to guarantee promotion.