Burnley boss Sean Dyche has been impressed by Dwight McNeil's consistency.
The 19-year-old shot onto the scene last season and has maintained that momentum into the current term.
And Dyche says the Clarets academy graduate should be proud of his efforts.
"I think over time it's not surprising how well he's done, it's the consistency he's done it with," said Dyche.
"Young players coming into a side can have ups and downs, quiet periods. But he's not really had that many quiet periods, he's kept his consistency high.
"I don't think I've been surprised because otherwise I would not have put him in, it's more of a respect for the way he's adjusted and been so calm about it and kept his performance levels up.
"Some young players have a flier and then it eases down a bit. He hasn't really done that and he's continued in the side by merit, by his performance levels. His adaptation levels to the Premier League have been excellent.
"Going away in the summer, you wonder what he will be like when he came back, but he's been fit, he's been active and alive. All good from that point of view."
