David Edgar hopes to follow in the footsteps of David Nugent and seize his moment in the Burnley side against Barnsley.

Boss Owen Coyle looks set to ring the changes again for the Carling Cup third-round tie at Oakwell, meaning Edgar is likely to be given an opportunity in the centre of defence as he was against Hartlepool in the previous round.

That match is the only first-team action Edgar has seen this season since joining from Newcastle in the summer.

But having watched fellow new arrival Nugent come off the bench to score twice on his home debut against Sunderland on Saturday, Edgar feels even more determined to make the most of his chance to challenge for a first-team jersey.

"We know from the gaffer's reputation he is not afraid to put players in and if you do well, you will keep your shirt," Edgar said. "David has gone in, he's scored two goals and you can't do much more than that as a striker.

"He'll be looking to start the next league game but the other two strikers, (Steven) Fletcher and (Martin) Paterson, have also been unbelievable when they have played. It's an inspiration obviously to be involved in Premier League games and that is my main aim. I have to just keep plugging away and hopefully I will get my chance."