The Clarets return to Premier League Cup action this afternoon (Monday) against Middlesbrough and Rob Harker believes the youngsters coming through to fill the vacancies left by the eight senior players, are more than capable to step-up to the challenge.
A win today would see the Clarets go second in the group G table on five points, behind league leaders Blackburn Rovers, making next month's trip to Crystal Palace crucial, to secure qualification.
With eight key members departing on loan this month, four full debuts were made in the Clarets' defeat at Barnsley last Friday, with two scholars and two U16s featuring on the bench.