Burnley skipper Caldwell insists they can rattle Man City

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell insists they won't lie down at Manchester City this weekend.

Centre half Caldwell accepts their quest for their first away point, or points, does not get any easier this weekend, but as he pushes for a place in George Burley’s Scotland squad for their friendly with Wales, he insists their confidence hasn’t been knocked by their away disappointments.

“They are all difficult games in this league and Manchester City certainly isn’t an easy place to go and try to pick up our first points.

"The task is hard but one that we’ll relish and try to play to our strengths,” said the Burnley skipper to the Lancashire Telegraph.

“We know their qualities and if they play up to them it will be extremely difficult for us to win, but as we’ve seen on Sunday (when City drew 0-0 at Birmingham) there is a possibility we can get a result.

“Birmingham, on the whole, probably deserved to win. Shay (Given) was tremendous and Fad (James McFadden) missed a penalty.

“But as Manchester City have proved this season, especially at home, they’ve got top quality players who can hurt you at any minute.”