TEAM NEWS: Burnley v Peterborough

BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe has opted to rest David Edgar for this afternoon's visit of Peterborough United, following the defender's return from international duty.

The Canadian only reported to training on Thursday after their World Cup qualifying double header with Panama.

Michael Duff comes in to partner captain Jason Shackell at centre half, as one of three changes to the side which lost at home to Brighton in the last game.

Martin Paterson returns to the starting line-up following his recovery from a hamstring injury, with Marvin Bartley dropping to the bench. Ross Wallace replaces loan signing Cameron Stewart.

Burnley are hoping to bounce back from a run of three straight Championship defeats.

Peterborough BURNLEY: Lee Grant; Kieran Trippier, Michael Duff, Jason Shackell, Joseph Mills; Ross Wallace, Dean Marney, Chris McCann, Junior Stanislas; Martin Paterson, Charlie Austin.

Subs: Brian Jensen, Sam Vokes, Cameron Stewart, Brian Stock, David Edgar, Ben Mee, Marvin Bartley.

PETERBOROUGH: Bobby Olejnik, Craig Alcock, Shaun Brisley, Michael Bostwick, Lee Tomlin, Tyrone Barnett, George Boyd, Grant McCann, Mark Little, Lee Frecklington, Nathan Mendez-Laing.

Subs: Gabriel Zakuani, Emile Sinclair, Joe Day, Joe Newell, Kane Ferdinand, Nathanial Knight-Percival, Jonson Clarke-Harris.

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