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Ahead of Burnley’s trip to Preston on Friday, Adam Bate caught up with Clarets midfielder David Jones to find out what the return to his old club means to him and why he’s on course for a fourth promotion to the Premier League… What makes someone an expert in promotion? Ian Holloway and Mick McCarthy have each taken teams to the Premier League on two occasions. Neil Warnock has led three clubs to the top flight. But theres a player who can beat that record. David Jones is looking to win his fourth promotion to the Premier League.The Burnley midfielder isnt about to trumpet his case. He has not masterminded the clubs campaign, that honour belongs to manager Sean Dyche. But the 31-year-old is clearly doing something right. He knows what a promotion-winning team looks like and fortunately for fans of the Clarets, he recognises a lot of those qualities in the Burnley dressing room. Burnleys team spirit was in evidence following Michael Keanes late equaliser The more experienced you are helps, Jones tells Sky Sports. Ive just been lucky to play for some good managers and some good teams. Theres no secret but the common theme Ive experienced in good teams in the Championship is the spirit in the dressing room. It counts for so much and is probably one of the most important ingredients in this league.That spirit was in evidence on Tuesday when the top two met at Turf Moor. With Burnley on the brink of a damaging defeat to Middlesbrough, Michael Keane forced home a late equaliser. The draw means Burnley remain within two points of the leaders but are now level on points with third-placed Brighton. With just three games to go, it was not a game to lose.After Middlesbrough scored, we put them under lots of pressure and luckily managed to put one away, says Jones. Theyre one of our rivals at the top so it was important not to let them gain any more ground on us, The goal means Burnley still havent lost in the league since Boxing Day. It was important to keep our unbeaten run going too, he adds.Jones was on the bench against Boro, only the fourth Championship game hes missed all season. Id have much rather been out on the pitch, but the manager changed a couple of things, he says. Im just looking forward to the next big game because they come around very quickly. Particularly given that the next game is on Friday night against Preston. Jones celebrating a goal for Preston as a young loanee in 2005 This is the club at which Jones made his league debut on loan from Manchester United in 2005. From training with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes, he was thrust into a battle for points under the management of Billy Davies and alongside experienced Championship performers such as Graham Alexander and Chris Lucketti.I can remember really wanting to go out on loan because you could stagnate a bit in the reserves and not get the first-team experience you need to become savvy as a professional, says Jones. You need to learn how to play winning football in a business where results mean everything. Preston gave me the chance to do that.It was a really enjoyable time and Ive got very fond memories of the fans and the people there. You learn a lot at a club like United when youre coming through the ranks about how to become a professional. But I also learnt a lot at Preston under Billy Davies. There were also a lot of experienced players in that dressing room and you had to learn quickly. Jones training with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Paul Scholes at Manchester United A lot is expected from players who arrive from Manchester United in terms of their talent and ability and you have to demonstrate that. You come in from the comfort zone at United to a different style of play and a new way of playing. It was different to what I was used to so it was about trying to be effective. Whatever the style, you have to affect the game.Jones has been doing that this season. Hes provided six assists and thanks to his role as a dead-ball specialist has created more chances (53) than any other Burnley player. A pass completion rate of 84.4 per cent - also a Burnley best - reflects the importance of his sensible use of the ball in midfield. Midfield influence Player Pass accuracy Player Chances created David Jones 84.4% David Jones 53 Dean Marney 80.8% Scott Arfield 43 Michael Keane 79.3% Sam Vokes 37 Scott Arfield 74.8% George Boyd 34 Its a responsibility he relishes, but the entire team has had to embrace the increased responsibility that comes with expectation. When Burnley were promoted in 2013/14 it was regarded as an unlikely success. Back in the Championship with a bigger budget, the demands are greater. It is different, admits Jones. Weve evolved as a club.There are a lot of things going on off the pitch that are moving the club forward. For example, the new training ground. The expectations from the fans and the town have increased and with the outside factors such as the media, theres more expected of us now. That brings different pressures and a different challenge. Highlights from Burnleys 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough on Tuesday night But for all the change, some things remain. Burnley retained Dyche in the wake of relegation from the Premier League and the decision has been justified. You can see in the way the club operates that its a reflection of our managers personality, says Jones. Its taken time to develop that but hes managed to stamp that all over the team and all over the club.Dyche has got the big decisions right. The signing of Joey Barton might have been perceived as a gamble but its been one that has paid off. Meanwhile, replacing top scorer Danny Ings was always likely to be crucial but the signing of Andre Gray has been a triumph - as shown by his 22 goals, culminating in the Championship player of the year award.Andre has done fantastically well, says Jones. Hes scored goals wherever hes been and hes been vitally important for us. We needed to replace Danny Ings and while theyre different players - theyre not like for like - its still been effective in the way that we play. Now its just about finishing the job and Jones reluctantly admits that they are well aware that Middlesbrough and Brighton must play each other on the final day of the season. It means that three more wins will guarantee promotion.It is hard not to look at other teams, he says. But as players we can only really focus on our performances. If we can take care of that then Im sure itll be positive for us at the end of the season. There are three big cup finals for us to concentrate on now.And what would it mean to Jones? Itd be fantastic to do it again. Thats the aim. We all want to challenge ourselves at that level again. Thats what the club is geared towards this season. With promotion number four in reach, clearly its what David Jones is geared towards too. Also See: Keane strike earns Burnley draw Gray named Player of the Year Luke Appling Jersey . 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Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. LANDOVER, Md. -- Cashing in with four red zone touchdowns and taking the ball away at crucial moments allowed the Washington Redskins to win a game they couldve easily lost to the Cleveland Browns.Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Jordan Reed, and the Redskins forced three second-half turnovers to complete a 31-20 victory Sunday that kept the Browns winless on the season.Its just what we needed to do, said Cousins, who was 21 of 27 for 183 yards and also had an interception. The defense did a great job at getting us momentum with those turnovers. We ran the ball well. ... I think being able to run the ball effectively certainly got us going.Washington (2-2) scored more touchdowns in the red zone against Cleveland (0-4) than it did in the first three games of the season, when it was 3 for 14 . Cousins connected with Reed for 8- and 9-yard touchdowns, Chris Thompson for a 5-yard score, and running back Matt Jones scored from 1 yard out as part of his 117-yard performance.We just found a way to execute, found some mismatches, Thompson said. The run game is key. Matt had a great day today and it was able to help out our pass game, help Kirk out.The Redskins blew a 14-0 lead and fell behind 20-17 before shutting down Clevelands running game and taking the ball back. Linebacker Will Compton forced a fumble by fullback Malcolm Johnson -- on the first carry of his career -- late in the third, Ziggy Hood knocked the ball out of Duke Johnsons hands early in the fourth and Josh Norman picked off Cody Kessler to set up Jones touchdown.Weve got to get stuff corrected, Compton said. But we won the game. We made big plays when we needed to make big plays.Browns running back Isaiah Crowell ran for 112 yards and a touchdown, and Kessler was 27 of 38 for 215 yards, one touchdown and one interception.NEED FOR REED: With his 8-yard touchdown in the first quarter, Reed became the fastest tight end in NFL history to 200 career receptions. Reed hit the 200 mark in his 38th game, one faster than Pro Football Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr., and had his fifth multi-touchdown game.Reed made nine catches for 73 yards.WHO RECOVERED?: Shortly after Duke Johnsons fumble, he stood up and raised the ball, but the Redskins were given possession. 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Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan left in the second quarter with an elbow injury, linebacker Sua Cravens in the third with a concussion and safety David Bruton in the fourth with a concussion.Coach Jay Gruden said Kerrigan would have an MRI on his elbow.On the Cleveland side, center Austin Reiter injured his left knee, and tight end Randall Telfer injured his ankle.JACKSONS CLEATS: Redskins receiver DeSean Jackson wore cleats with a design of yellow police caution tape to start dialogue about the senseless killings of both citizens and police. Originally set to wear them just in warmups, Jackson said he felt it important to wear the cleats during the game, too.I felt like Ive been silent long enough, Jackson said. Whatever the response is, thats what it is, but I feel its time for me to make a stance.PRYOR CHANNELS LEBRON: After his first career touchdown catch, Terrelle Pryor mimicked LeBron James famous chalk celebration, throwing the ball into the air. He earned a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for his trouble.QUOTABLERedskins cornerback Will Blackmon on Norman, penalized for a bow and arrow celebration following his interception: I didnt know they got him for that, and Josh did it like way off the sideline too. Josh. Josh is a honey-baked ham.Browns running back Duke Johnson: Thats whats most upsetting: Were knocking on the door. ... Were just not finishing.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '