BURNLEY defender Frank Sinclair believes the key to beating Millwall on Saturday is keeping old pal Dennis Wise quiet.
Sinclair comes face-to-face with his former Chelsea and Leicester team mate this weekend when the Clarets go in search of a third straight league win.
And fit-again Sinclair, who returned to action at Brighton last weekend after two games out with a calf injury, is urging his team mates to keep the Lions' player/boss under lock and key at Turf Moor.
He said: "It will be a tough test as Millwall are doing well and Dennis's teams are all about spirit.
"That 's just like the way he has always played through his career, so we just have to make sure he doesn't run the game for them.
"But we are passing the ball well and Robbie Blake is finding the net again, so it's a game that we should win.
"We've been delighted with the two successive wins - the first time this season we have had wins on the bounce.
"Now we are sitting in a pretty decent position and we need to keep the run going and aim for the top six."
It's a timely return to action for Sinclair, who was a surprise inclusion at the Withdean Stadium following an untimely injury to fellow central defender John McGreal late last week.
Now, in addition to Wise, former Stamford Bridge favourite Sinclair will enjoy meeting up with old stable-mates Ray Wilkins, now Wise's assistant, and midfield battler Jody Morris.
And the Clarets ace paid tribute to the work done behind the scenes by physio Andy Mitchell to get him up and running again so quickly.
He added: "I'm happy to be back because it's been a frustrating couple of weeks. Losing John (McGreal) last week was a real blow, so it was a big bonus that I was fit and full credit for that has to go to Andy.
"He was brilliant and gave me a lot of his time, so it's down to him how quickly I'm come back.
"The timing is perfect and I feel fine now."
CROONER Tony Christie has announced he will be holding an exclusive, one-off concert at the town's Mechanics club in aid of Burnley FC.
The singer, famed for his hit single and current Turf Moor anthem '(Show Me The Way To) Amarillo', will be appearing on Sunday, December 19 with all proceeds going to the club.
Christie said: "In the 1970's I was a big football fan and I remember players at Burnley such as Paul Fletcher, who was a big mate of mine, and Frank Casper.
"I'm looking forward to the concert and it's a worthy cause to try and raise some funds for Burnley Football Club."
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