Follow live coverage as Burnley face Portsmouth in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

But it’s a stiff test which lies in wait, as the Blues make the long trip to Turf Moor. Players are coming back into the equation at the back, but there are striking issues for John Mousinho to contend with going into the game.

Burnley return to Turf Moor this afternoon looking to build on last week’s impressive win against Leeds United.