Whittingham links up with Villa team-mate and fellow Young Lion Gary Cahill who is also on loan at Turf Moor.

Clarets boss Steve Cotterill told the Burnley FC website of his delight at landing Whittingham. He said: "We have a necessity for a midfielder and it’s not every day you get the chance to sign a quality player like Peter Whittingham.

"We’re delighted to add an England Under-21 to squad and if he can come in and do the same as Gary Cahill, he’ll be an excellent signing."

Lee Holmes rounded off a memorable week by playing a part in both of Sam Parkin’s goals as Swindon beat Barnsley 2-1 at the weekend.

Winger Holmes - on loan from Derby - had scored for the England Under-19s in Belgium earlier in the week.

Holmes said: "Scoring my fourth goal in five games for England was great and setting up Sam for the winner was brilliant." (The Sun)

Young Lion James Morrison earned praise for his performance in Middlesbrough’s goal-less draw at Bolton on Saturday.

Sun journalist Michael Morgan described Morrison as "the right-sided version of Stewart Downing - so he’s going to be some player."