BURNLEY manager Brian Laws labelled a goalless draw at Palace as the performance of the season.

The Clarets have yet to win on their Championship travels this season, and in the last 26 away games have won only once.

But after seeing his side dominate possession and chances – twice hitting the woodwork – boss Laws believes it’s only a matter of time before they break their away duck.

And he insists his players will take confidence from a first clean sheet on the road in over 18 months.

“We were outstanding,” Laws beamed.

“I’ve told the players it’s a high standard you’ve set and you have to keep reproducing that, and our first win away won’t be far away.

“We’re disappointed in not getting the three points but I’m taking a lot out of it.

"I was honoured to be here to see it because that was as good a performance as I’ve seen.”

“All round it was everything. Unfortunately we just didn’t get the icing on the cake with a goal.

“But the players will know this is a good standard we’ve set, and against a good side. They had a lot of pace but we looked very solid.

“On the odd occasion we let it slip, but that’s when your goalkeeper’s called upon.

“Brian was dormant for long periods but he was quick off his line and he made a good decision and save to really keep us in it because you know when you miss so many opportunities they are going to have an opportunity before the final whistle.

“The key was how we defended against it, and he was just as outstanding as the outfield players for that.”

But Laws admitted he was amazed how they hadn’t capitalised on at least one of their many chances.

“We made great choices and great decisions and consequently we had a lot of opportunities to score,” said the 48-year-old, who saw Chris Eagles denied by the crossbar in the first half and substitute Jay Rodriguez in the second, while Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni made some key saves.

“I think Jay Rodriguez is scratching his head in disbelief.

"He can’t believe he’s not had a hat-trick, but that will give him a of confidence going into games.

“There were good performances all over.

“They are students of the game. They understand when there’s danger and they can smell it.

“They’re all contributing. It’s hard to pick out one individual.”