Cork has made 34 appearances since returning to Burnley in August

Burnley midfielder Jack Cork believes he is developing a better all-round game following the appointment of manager Eddie Howe.

Cork, who is on a season-long loan from Chelsea, is currently in his second spell with the Championship club.

He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "No disrespect to the previous boss [Brian Laws] because he was a good manager and I've nothing bad to say about him.

"But the new manager's come in with his new ways and it seems to be working."

The 21-year-old initially joined Burnley on loan in February 2010, going on to score one goal in 11 appearances for the Clarets.

When you see the fans going crazy like that it's just what football's all about Burnley midfielder Jack Cork

He has made a further 34 appearances since returning to Turf Moor, as well as continuing to represent England at under-21 level.

Cork, son of current Sheffield United assistant manager Alan, scored Burnley's winner in the 2-1 victory over Preston at the weekend.

"To be honest I felt like jumping in the crowd when I scored," he said.

"When you see the fans going crazy like that it's just what football's all about. And to win a derby game late on is such a good feeling.

"Now I'd like to think we could make it to the play-offs and hopefully if we can get positive results with our two games in hand we'll be right in there."

Burnley host strugglers Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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