How the Clarets players fared in the home defeat to Preston.

JENSEN: Didn't have a save to make, but no chance with the goals. 6

SINCLAIR: Conceded a late penalty when the game already looked lost. 7

THOMAS: Still finding his feet again after his remarkable comeback. 6

McGREAL: Harshly penalised too many times for 50/50 challenges. 6

HARLEY: Solid and dependable without ever hitting the heights. 7

ELLIOTT: The spark that tried to ignite an otherwise dark day. 8

J O'CONNOR: Hard to influence the game with the ball up in the air. 7

HYDE: Constantly fighting to get the Clarets pressing forwards. 7

G O'CONNOR: Found it hard to make headway in a crowded midfield. 7

BRANCH: Came out of aerial battles well, but couldn't find the openings. 6

NOEL-WILLIAMS: A constant battle to try to outwit Mawene. 6

Subs: DUFF (for Thomas 54) 6, KARBASSIYOON (for G O'Connor 69) 6, SPICER (for Hyde 85).

Not used: McCANN, COURTNEY