SO we’re heading into another international break sitting proudly at the top of the pile and with a bit of extra luck it could have been so much better.

A point against former boss Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth side may be a little disappointing – especially given the chances we had – but at 1-0 down with less than 10 minutes to play, any kind of result is a positive one.

A draw for QPR at Reading and defeat for Leicester City at home in the East Midlands derby against Nottingham Forest was a real boost and means we are two points clear with a much-needed fortnight break ahead.

The first half against Bournemouth was some of the best football we’ve played and really Howe’s side were lucky to go into the break on level terms.

After an early Brett Pitman drive that was easily saved by Tom Heaton, it was pretty much one way traffic with Sam Vokes spurning two of the best chances.

The first, a header from a free kick should have been on target and the big man really should have made more of a parried Dean Marney effort.

Going in at half time with the scores still level it looked like there would only be one winner in the second half.

But Bournemouth’s Tokelo Rantie had other ideas and he launched a thunderbolt which beat Heaton.

Even at 1-0 down we continued to create chances but it start to look like it might be one of those days until Ings – who else? – popped up with a header six minutes from time.

It could have been even better a couple of minutes later but Camp saved sub Keith Treacy’s free kick.

In the end we had to settle for a point but with results going our way elsewhere, it was important to extend that unbeaten run. It was good to see Howe get a nice reception from the Burnley fans because he should take some credit for our current success. He signed some superb players but perhaps wasn’t able to get the best out of them.

Sean Dyche, on the other hand, certainly has and there is a fantastic feeling around the place at the moment.

I just hope we can recharge our batteries in the next fortnight and continue to push on.