Championship

Vincent Kompany happy to see Burnley advance

by
Nick Powell
24 August 2022

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany was “really happy to go through” to the third round of the Carabao Cup following an industrial 1-0 win over League One Shrewsbury.
Samuel Bastien ensured the Clarets advanced with a 50th-minute winner.
Kompany said: “I was pleased to make changes and still see a similar picture to the team.
“To keep a clean sheet and pick up a good away win is pleasing. I think the lads will be pleased to take the fans into the next round.
“I really believe that this competition is about using the full extent of your squad. I’ve never seen a team do well in this competition with...

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