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Jeff Hendrick has yet to start a Premier League game this season but the Burmley midfielder made a big impact at Brighton on Saturday when he fired home a last-gasp equaliser to earn the Clarets a point.

Neal Maupay's second half volley looked to be enough for the Seagulls to earn all three points with Burnley, who had a bright opening, struggling to impact the game.

But Hendrick had other ideas and arrowed in a fine equaliser in stoppage time to earn the Clarets a 1-1 draw.

And his manager was delighted with the Irishman's impact.

The 27-year-old has his detractors among the Burnley supporters but Dyche feels the former Derby County man has a key role to play.

"Now and again he gets questioned but I think he can affect the game in so many different ways," said the Clarets chief of Hendrick, who is out of contract in the summer.

“He’s a bit unfortunate actually, Jeff, he does so many good jobs for us.

"Sometimes he gets questioned, and I can’t believe it, he does so many jobs for us, even today. He starts wide and comes inside and he’s a top lad around the place and a very good player in my opinion.

"The biggest thing I have spoken to him about is scoring more goals, he is a big lad who can head it and strike it.

"I want him to add to that side of the game. I thought all three of the subs did well, I was pleased with that."

Hendrick's goal came on his 100th Premier League appearance, all coming for the Clarets, while he earned his 50th cap for the Republic of Ireland during the international break.

And Dyche was pleased to see the midfelder make an impact, with his eighth goal for the club.

“A big week for him, but he trains right, he’s good around the group, he’s not a moaner - he asks a question, don’t get me wrong, he’ll ask ‘what can I do, why aren’t I playing?’ and (today) he’s really affected the game," said Dyche.

“He’s scored a few really class goals, but (Saturday) was really good.

“The build up play where he turned and found a little ball in between and into (Matej Vydra). He lays it off and it’s a fine strike."