Burnley manager Scott Parker played a key role in supporting Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster through his recent goal drought.
Parker revealed he consistently urged the striker to keep his confidence despite “missing big chances”, and Foster responded by scoring in a 4-0 victory against Luton Town.
He had last rattled the back of the net in November last year against Reading in the FA Cup.
Parker was overjoyed to see Foster break his scoreless streak, especially after a challenging season.
Foster has made 24 appearances for Burnley and across all competitions, scoring two goals and registering two assists in the process.
‘I WAS PLEASED HE MANAGED TO GET HIS GOAL’
“I was buzzing for Lyle, to be honest with you,” said Parker as quoted by Burnley Express.
“It's been clear that maybe over the course of the last few games, Lyle's missed some big chances, but fundamentally, he's a boy with an absolutely humongous heart, passion, desire, and I think you see that today.
“Eyes don't lie when you step in a football stadium. First and foremost, you step over a line and I think one thing the fanbase wants and people want is an energy, a desire, a passion. Lyle seems to always deliver that, so I was pleased that he managed to get his goal.
“It's a well-worked goal, great finish, so I’m really pleased for him.”
