THE Clarets haven't forgotten their set-piece routines over the summer as two of the old favourites helped Burnley to victory over Second Division Wrexham.

Gareth Taylor celebrated his first pre-season as a fully fledged Burnley player heading home goal number one from Glen Little's far post cross.

And Steve Davis towered above the Robins defence to power home number two, connecting with a Lee Briscoe corner with just eight minutes to spare.

It was a solid start for the Clarets who have been slow to get off their blocks in the Isle of Man tournament in recent seasons.

Manager Stan Ternent, who missed the game because he was negotiating a deal to bring a new signing to Turf Moor, showed he meant business with his starting XI against former Burnley legend Brian Flynn's side.

It was more or less the side which finished last season and, despite having four triallists and two new signings, none were initially on show to the travelling faithful.

New boy Mark McGregor, a Bosman signing, didn't start against the side he left in June and he looks set to make his bow in a claret and blue shirt tomorrow night against the Isle of Man.

And goalkeeper Luigi Cennamo, the Greek-Italian signed on a six month contract as understudy to Nik Michopoulos, didn't even get on the bench as the Burnley management used five outfield subs.

But the four triallists at Turf Moor did all get their chance in the second half to try and impress the watching Clarets.

Belgium midfielder Dimitri De Conde looked lively and put himself about after replacing Little while former Middlesbrough player Alan Moore was relatively quiet on the left wing although he did show some good touches, setting up Taylor with one defence splitting ball but the former Manchester City man just couldn't get on the end of the cross.

Paul Hughes, the former Southampton man, replaced Kevin Ball in the heart of the midfield and did play with the grit and determination of the one-time Sunderland hero.

And Tony Ellis, the former Preston, Blackpool, Bury and Rochdale frontman, came on for the last quarter but couldn't get on the scoresheet to win over some of the Clarets fans who are wondering if the 36-year-old can still perform at First Division level.

But it was the regulars who came up with the goods to show that they aim to carry on where they left off last season - challenging for promotion.

Little, who has used the time from the end of last season to right a hamstring injury which troubled him throughout last term, looked the most impressive.

The winger performed a host of magic tricks which have delighted the fans since he came to Turf Moor, turning Wrexham's right back Shaun Holmes, the former Manchester City man, inside out.

Little was a handful on the right wing, snaking his way past the defence and sending in a number of crosses, one of which came off in the 23rd minute.

Taylor was waiting at the far post and his downward header found the back of the net to open his account for the new season.

Taylor's strike partner, record £1m buy Ian Moore, looked sharp up front and he too could have settled any early nerves with a goal, heading just over from a Paul Weller cross.

Weller was another who looked like he had never been away, working hard in midfield and pressing forward but he also worked back well, and his header, along with the outstretched arm of Michopolous, kept out Brian Carey's goalbound shot just minutes before Burnley went ahead.

Dean West also had to be at the right place at the right time to deny a Wrexham side which never gave up.

The right back, who along with Gordon Armstrong got the nod over Ian Cox and Mitchell Thomas in this first game, used his knees to keep out a powerful header by former Chorley player Lee Trundle on 54 minutes.

Striker Trundle, who the Robins signed from Rhyl in a £50,000 deal, was outstanding for Wrexham and a host of clubs must be kicking themselves for missing out on him as he did the non-League rounds with Chorley, Southport, Stalybridge and Burscough.

He made Michopoulos work hard but the Greek keeper was able to keep a clean sheet - punching one goalbound effort away and diving down to save another as he prepares to remain a favourite of the Turf Moor crowd for another season.

It was touch and go whether Burnley would hold on until Briscoe, in the absence of the substituted Cook, sent in a corner which found the head of Clarets skipper Davis, who rose above a tall Wrexham back line, and a 2-0 scoreline would do nicely for Burnley.

Not for Flynn though.

"They are just work-outs but I thought we deserved a goal for our efforts," said the Wrexham boss.

"We gave as good as we got and I think we had the better chances. But what was disappointing was two goals from two set-pieces, and two headers at that. But it was a good competitive game and I am delighted with the way the lads performed."

Even more delighted though were Burnley's travelling fans who will hope this is an omen of things to come. IN THE

ISLE OF MAN HIGH FLYER: Clarets skipper Steve Davis climbs above the Wrexham defence to head home Burnley's winner in the Isle of Man tournament yesterday. THE Clarets haven't forgotten their set-piece routines over the summer as two of the old favourites helped Burnley to victory over Second Division Wrexham.

Gareth Taylor celebrated his first pre-season as a fully fledged Burnley player heading home goal number one from Glen Little's far post cross.

And Steve Davis towered above the Robins defence to power home number two, connecting with a Lee Briscoe corner with just eight minutes to spare.

It was a solid start for the Clarets who have been slow to get off their blocks in the Isle of Man tournament in recent seasons.

Manager Stan Ternent, who missed the game because he was negotiating a deal to bring a new signing to Turf Moor, showed he meant business with his starting XI against former Burnley legend Brian Flynn's side.

It was more or less the side which finished last season and, despite having four triallists and two new signings, none were initially on show to the travelling faithful.

New boy Mark McGregor, a Bosman signing, didn't start against the side he left in June and he looks set to make his bow in a Claret and Blue shirt tomorrow night against the Isle of Man.

And goalkeeper Luigi Cennamo, the Greek-Italian signed on a six month contract as understudy to Nik Michopoulos, didn't even get on the bench as the Burnley management used five outfield subs.

But the four triallists at Turf Moor did all get their chance in the second half to try and impress the watching Clarets.

Belgium midfielder Dimitri De Conde looked lively and put himself about after replacing Little while former Middlesbrough player Alan Moore was relatively quiet on the left wing although he did show some good touches, setting up Taylor with one defence splitting ball but the former Manchester City man just couldn't get on the end of the cross.

Paul Hughes , the former Southampton man, replaced Kevin Ball in the heart of the midfield and did play with the grit and determination of the one-time Sunderland hero.

And Tony Ellis, the former Preston, Blackpool, Bury and Rochdale frontman, came on for the last quarter but couldn't get on the scoresheet to win over some of the Clarets fans who are wondering if the 36-year-old can still perform at First Division level.

But it was the regulars who came up with the goods to show that they aim to carry on where they left off last season -- challenging for promotion.

Little, who has used the time from the end of last season to right a hamstring injury which troubled him throughout last term, looked the most impressive.

The winger performed a host of magic tricks which have delighted the fans since he came to Turf Moor, turning Wrexham's right back Shaun Holmes, the former Manchester City man, inside out.

Little was a handful on the right wing, snaking his way past the defence and sending in a number of crosses, one of which came off in the 23rd minute.

Taylor was waiting at the far post and his downward header found the back of the net to open his account for the new season.

Taylor's strike partner, record £1m buy Ian Moore, looked sharp up front and he too could have settled any early nerves with a goal, heading just over from a Paul Weller cross.

Weller was another who looked like he had never been away, working hard in midfield and pressing forward but he also worked back well, and his header, along with the outstretched arm of Michopolous, kept out Brian Carey's goalbound shot just minutes before Burnley went ahead.

Dean West also had to be at the right place at the right time to deny a Wrexham side which never gave up.

The right back, who along with Gordon Armstrong got the nod over Ian Cox and Mitchell Thomas in this first game, used his knees to keep out a powerful header by former Chorley player Lee Trundle on 54 minutes.

Striker Trundle, who the Robins signed from Rhyl in a £50,000 deal, was outstanding for Wrexham and a host of clubs must be kicking themselves for missing out on him as he did the non-League rounds with Chorley, Southport, Stalybridge and Burscough.

He made Michopoulos work hard but the Greek keeper was able to keep a clean sheet -- punching one goalbound effort away and diving down to save another as he prepares to remain a favourite of the Turf Moor crowd for another season.

It was touch and go whether Burnley would hold on until Briscoe, in the absence of the substituted Cook, sent in a corner which found the head of Clarets skipper Davis, who rose above a tall Wrexham back line, and a 2-0 scoreline would do nicely for Burnley.

Not for Flynn though.

"They are just work-outs but I thought we deserved a goal for our efforts," said the Wrexham boss.

"We gave as good as we got and I think we had the better chances. But what was disappointing was two goals from two set-pieces, and two headers at that. But it was a good competitive game and I am delighted with the way the lads performed."

Even more delighted though were Burnley's travelling fans who will hope this is an omen of things to come.

BURNLEY...2 Taylor 23, Davis 82 WREXHAM...0 BURNLEY

4-4-2

Michopoulos

Briscoe, Armstrong,

Davis, West

Cook, Ball, Weller, Little

I Moore, Taylor

Subs: A Moore (for Cook 52); D De Conde (for Little 56); Hughes (for Ball 70); Ellis (for I Moore 75). Not used: Cox

WREXHAM

4-4-2

Rogers

Warren, Lawrence,

Carey, Holmes

Thomas, Ferguson,

Russell, Edwards

Trundle, Faulconbridge

Subs: Morrell (for Faulconbridge 17); Chalk (for Russell 63). Not used: Barrett, Blackwood, Roberts.