‘Euro journey just beginning’
SAM VOKES is confident his away goal will be the start of a Europa League run for Burnley.
Vokes came off the bench to get the Clarets’ leveller in Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Aberdeen. Sean Dyche’s side are now favourites to see off the Scottish outfit with home advantage in the second leg next week.
“It was good we got something out of the game,” said Vokes. “The lads wanted to be part of a journey in the Europa League and hopefully this is the start of a run. But it will be another tough night next Thursday and Aberdeen will have hope coming down.
“Most of us haven’t played European club football and we want to stay and do well in the competition.”
The draw marked Burnley’s European return after 51 years and Vokes netted their first goal since Brian Miller’s strike against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1967.
“At 1-0 down, it was a chance to put my stamp on the game so it was nice to get the goal,” said Vokes. “I can’t remember too much about the goal, it all happened so quickly. It was a snap-shot and great to see it hit the back of the net.
“Watching from the bench, I could see we were getting into some great positions with good balls into the box and that was against a tough team to break down. Aberdeen sat back and did well but it was important to get the breakthrough.
“That away goal could be crucial and it’s great that it was a historic goal for the club. The atmosphere at Turf Moor gets rocking for evening games and Aberdeen will bring a few fans down, so it will be a good occasion.”