The Clarets have swapped one taste of Europe for another as they look to peak in time for the start of the Premier League season.
Twelve months ago, Sean Dyche’s men were between the two legs of their epic opening Europa League tie against Aberdeen.
This time around it’s a case of friendly fire against French outfit Nice tonight (Tuesday, KO 7.45pm) and the Italians of Parma on Saturday (3pm) in a Turf Moor double-header.
And Dyche hope the preparations this summer will help his side hit the ground running when the real thing starts against Southampton on Saturday-week.