Burnley striker talks Portugal training camp & preparations for Huddersfield Town opener

Jay Rodriguez feels Burnley's Portugal training camp has helped them prepare well for the upcoming season and are ready for the Championship opener against Huddersfield Town.

The Clarets are poised to embark upon their first campaign back in the second tier of English football since 2016. The club was relegated from the Premier League last season after six years in the top flight.

The Turf Moor outfit have Vincent Kompany now at the helm as they aim to return to the top tier at the first time of asking. They begin their campaign on the road to Huddersfield next Friday at the John Smith's Stadium.

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The Clarets have recently been away in Portugal this past week at a pre-season training camp in Lisbon. They play Newcastle United in a behind closed doors friendly against Newcastle United tomorrow, before taking on the Terriers at the beginning of the season next week.

And Rodriguez believes the season has come around quickly, but the Clarets are ready for the season opener. He believes the week away in Portugal has been good preparation for this.

He told the club website: "It has come round really quick, but we all feel prepared and ready for it now. It can't come quick enough, I think the lads are excited and we're improving every day and getting ready for that season to begin.

"It's been really good so far, it's always good to get away somewhere different, different facilities, different weather, it's been nice.

"Training has been tough, but we have enjoyed it. The lads have worked hard and we have a couple more days to go now to continue that.

"I think getting away from the training ground together is good, we spend a lot more time together