Burnley boss Vincent Kompany vowed his side will “take the hurt and move on” after their 5-2 defeat at Sheffield United.

The Clarets twice led through Manuel Benson but conceded four second-half goals as their unbeaten run came to an end.

Kompany insists the result wasn’t due to “a lack of wanting” and hopes it will benefit his side in the long run after a dream start to the campaign.

“I asked as much as I can from the players,” said Kompany. “Our game is based around playing on the front foot and it makes it difficult when we’re behind. The first half was very similar to most of our games. We had a lot of the ball and looked dangerous.

“It doesn’t surprise me the first half was good and the second half didn’t go so well. We couldn’t regain momentum. United were on top and they took full advantage of that.

“A big part of our game disappeared and we couldn’t go after them anymore. I could see in the lads’ eyes it wasn’t a lack of wanting.

“We went behind quite quickly in the second half, but my first thought isn’t to make subs. I wanted the players on the pitch to get us back into the game.

“Maybe we needed this defeat. Burnley is a humble club, but as we’ve done well for a sustained period of time we have to make sure we don’t get carried away and losses bring that home.

“We don’t roll over, we will take the hurt but we move on and I look forward to the reverse fixture at Turf Moor.”

Despite the result, Kompany’s men remain at the top of the Championship table ahead of next weekend’s clash with fierce rivals Blackburn.

Clarets on social, plus take out a subscription...

Keep up to date with our Burnley coverage on social media by joining us on Facebook and Twitter

Gain unlimited access to the Lancashire Telegraph website with a premium digital subscription

Or if you want the Telegraph newspaper delivered to your door, get in touch with our home delivery team or call us on 0800 953 0227