5 reasons behind Burnley's success this season

#2 Scouting

James Tarkowski leads the league in blocked shots

Dyche's previous deals deserve a mention as well. The scouting department has done a brilliant job in identifying some great talent. James Tarkowski, who tops the blocks table alongside Brighton's Lewis Dunk - both have 19 to their name - was brought in during the winter transfer window in 2016. A modest fee around £3.5 million was paid to Brentford.

Tarkowski has filled the boots of Keane incredibly well, forming one of the best central defensive partnerships in the league with Ben Mee. The vice-captain of the team has so far blocked 18 shots. Losing Keane was no doubt a blow, but Dyche must've known that he already had a perfect replacement at the club.

Nick Pope is also having a superb season. The 25-year-old goalkeeper was signed in the Summer of 2016, costing just above £1 million. He was set to be Tom Heaton's backup for the foreseeable future, but he's suddenly the main man between the pipes at Burnley.

Heaton, who would've not looked out of place in the Premier League Team of the Year last season, suffered a serious shoulder injury on September 10. Pope, with no previous Premier League games to his name, came in and he's been spectacular with four clean sheets in eight outings.

There are already talks going around that he might soon be in the England squad. Tarkowski probably isn't far off from his Three Lions debut either.