Parker on injuries, Ward-Prowse transfer and Sunderland

Burnley boss Scott Parker has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 20:00).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall will both be available for selection again after training with the squad all week.
• Parker said it is about "perspective" after conceding late against Tottenham on Saturday to draw at Turf Moor. He believes there is "good momentum" following three positive results but his side still "need more".
• On James Ward-Prowse joining Burnley on loan for the rest of the season, he said: "First and foremost, he'll bring quality. We've seen James play numerous games in the Premier League and he brings the know-how and can bring the level, in terms of what he represents and what he stands for. A very good addition for us. We needed cover in there with Josh [Cullen] coming out with a long-term injury. We'll see where he is over the coming days but we're pleased with that signing."
• He added: "In terms of set-plays he's an absolute expert so it definitely helps in that area, along with other areas. It would be unfair of me to only compliment James' ability on set-plays - he brings an all-round game - but, for sure, he will give us an added something in that area. That side of the game has gone up tenfold."
• Parker revealed Burnley are still trying to make transfers by deadline day (2 Feb). He explained the club are "definitely active" but, equally, don't want to bring in players who won't "improve the squad and just add numbers". The Clarets will also consider departures for players who need game time.
• Burnley remain 19th in the league table, seven points from safety, but Parker said they have to put that aside: "If you look at that table, it doesn't look pretty, but look at the fixtures coming up and ask yourself: 'Can you pick up some points and get some positive results?' Things can change very quickly and we've seen that over the course of this year. So that's how we go about it now and have no focus on the table at the moment."
• On facing Sunderland: "They've done incredibly - really well. They've obviously invested a huge amount of money and we're probably seeing a totally different squad to the one they were last year. The momentum for them earlier in the season where they picked up points has probably pushed them. It's a tough place and the stadium is hostile as well, so we know what we're coming up against - albeit a very different team. But, we've faced them already this year and got a positive result so we'll be ready."

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