WHILE Burnley continue to scour the transfer market for defenders, strikers and midfielders, boss Owen Coyle is happy to have his goalkeeping position in safe hands.

The Clarets are currently blessed with two top class shot stoppers in Gabor Kiraly and Brian Jensen and Coyle has had the luxury of fielding them both at separate points throughout this season.

Hungarian Kiraly, a summer signing from Crystal Palace, was a mainstay until only recently when the big Dane Jensen took over in goal, starring in the back-to-back wins over Plymouth and Coventry.

And the Burnley boss admitted it was a selection headache he was happy to have.

He said: "Gabor hasn't done a lot wrong, but I felt the time was right for Brian to come in and get his opportunity.

"It's an old cliche for a goalkeeper but he's grasped it with both hands and he has to keep that form going.

"He certainly fills the goal with his stature. But it's one thing to fill the goal, it's another to show you're capable of doing that. He has, and all credit to him."

And Coyle revealed there was no animosity between the two keepers, with their friendly rivalry adding an edge to their performances and helping the Clarets in their push for promotion.

He added: "He's (Jensen) been helped enormously by Gabor's professionalism, which has been second to none, and the two of them push each other on in training.

"It shows how well they get on and it speaks volumes of their professionalism."

Jensen was very much out on the periphery in the latter stages of former manager Steve Cotterill's tenure at Turf Moor and his frustration saw him hand in a transfer request last season.

But when Coyle took over ,he assured every single player they had a chance to prove their worth.

True to his word, Jensen has been handed his place, and Coyle admitted it was up to the player to hold onto it.

He said: "When we came in it's a new start for everybody.

"I said we would certainly try to give everyone an opportunity to get their chance, and when it presents itself make sure that they grasp it.

"I think we've shown that with players who are doing well we'll be loyal, and it's up to them.

"If they do well they'll get to stay in the team."