Connor Roberts strike sends Burnley back into the Premier League

Burnley's promotion back to the Premier League was confirmed with seven games to spare as they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside
Connor Roberts strike sends Burnley back into the Premier League

CLINCHER: Burnley's Connor Roberts celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with team-mate Nathan Tella during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Burnley's promotion back to the Premier League was confirmed with seven games to spare as they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside.

Just over 10 months since they were relegated under the caretaker stewardship of Mike Jackson, Vincent Kompany's reborn Clarets will be back in the top-flight next season.

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