Fletcher closing in on Clarets return

Fletcher has missed the Clarets' last two matches after breaking his hand while on international duty with Scotland.In the absence of their top-scorer, Burnley lost 3-1 at Arsenal before being held to a 1-1 draw by Stoke at Turf Moor and Laws is hopeful that 11-goal striker Fletcher will be able to make his return for Saturday's crucial relegation six-pointer."Fletcher still has a great chance," Laws said. "He just missed out on Wednesday, but another couple of days under his belt on the training ground might give him a great chance for Saturday, for sure."He's a great player for us and we're better for him in it (the team) than out of it."David Nugent has scored twice in the last two matches, but Laws acknowledged the importance for teams like Burnley and Wolves - who were also promoted from the Championship last year - to have their most prolific forwards on the pitch as the battle to avoid the drop intensifies."You look at Wolves and they were free-scoring last season. Burnley were free-scoring last season, couldn't stop scoring," Laws said."But we're in a division now that doesn't allow you that many opportunities, so therefore goals that do come are precious."If you do have someone who can score goals for you he is a key member of your team, like Fletcher."We've got Nugent as well and (Martin) Paterson who is on the goal-scoring chart, so we have players who are capable of scoring goals."That's the good thing - we can create, we will create and it's a matter of making sure it falls to the right feet."Asked if he would put Fletcher straight back in the starting line-up should he be fully fit, Laws said: "Absolutely, there are no secrets there. He's a quality player and you do not leave quality out." Burnley v Wolves Last Goalscorer: Fletcher, S. 11/2  

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