NEW BOY Neil Wood feels he is finding his feet at Burnley after a bright debut.

The on-loan Manchester United midfielder made an immediate impact at Wigan last weekend as the Clarets extended their unbeaten run to five games ahead of Saturday's visit of Gillingham.

And Wood, who used to be a striker at Old Trafford, hopes to be given another start against the Gills and maybe even compensate for the loss of top scorer Robbie Blake, who frustratingly sits out the game through suspension.

Wood, 21, said: "I feel my debut went all right in the end. It was a big game for me and in the first half I maybe wasn't at my best.

"I had to get used to how our players played, as well as the opposition, but then, in the second half I got more confidence and came into the game a bit more.

"At Manchester United, my position was in the centre playing two on two, but I don't mind playing on the left if the gaffer wants me to do that.

"I'll do a job there and hopefully I'll have another chance now on Saturday. It's always an advantage playing at home and if selected I can hopefully try to get forward and score some goals."

Wood, whose only other Nationwide League experience came during a brief loan spell at Peterborough earlier this season, admitted the pace of First Division football surprised him after becoming accustomed to reserve team games for United.

He added: "It's a lot quicker than reserves and there is a lot more at stake, so it's much harder.

"I'm just looking forward to the Gillingham game now. I know Burnley beat them twice this season, including in the FA Cup recently.

"Results don't lie, so we will be looking for the same result again."

Meanwhile, Burnley's two other recent loan signings were both denied a first run out for the Reserves last night.

Newcastle midfielder Bradley Orr and Charlton goalkeeper Paul Rachubka were both named in a strong Clarets side for the scheduled game at Bradford.

However, the Valley Parade clash was unfortunately postponed hours before kick off due to a waterlogged pitch.