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Tarkowski pleased to captain Burnley to FA Cup win

Burnley defender James Tarkowski was pleased with their 1-0 FA Cup win over Barnsley.

Tarkowski was delighted to lead Burnley to the victory and cap a near perfect week for the Clarets.

“I played a bit out there when I was in the youth team at Oldham so I had a slight experience of it, but I enjoyed myself out there," said Tarkowski, who was pressed into action with Phil Bardsley and Matt Lowton both out injured.

“I thought Barnsley played some good football but in the main we were quite secure at the back, which is always important in games like this – not to give away too many chances.

“And in the second half we had a couple of good chances and the penalty at the end, which gave us a great chance to win the game and which Woody put away.

“He's on a nice little streak now and hopefully he can keep that up."

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