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Tom Heaton happy to see out contract at Burnley, even in Championship

Tom Heaton wants to see out his contract at Burnley and help the Clarets bounce straight back into the Premier League.

Burnley were relegated to the Championship last weekend despite recording a 1-0 win over rivals Hull.

The Clarets play their final home game of a roller coaster season on Saturday when they welcome Stoke to Turf Moor.

Although Burnley have conceded 53 goals this season, Heaton has been one of their best performers and that has not gone unnoticed by other clubs, it seems.

Newcastle and Everton -- among others -- have been linked with a move for the former Manchester United goalkeeper, but he does not seem ready to jump ship any time soon.

"It's been fantastic in the Premier League but I've had a fantastic time at Burnley this season and last," Heaton said. "I've got two years left here and I'm thoroughly enjoying it, so the focus is 100 percent on Burnley."

Sean Dyche has only spent around £8 million this season so most of the players that helped Burnley get promoted last year remain at the club.

Heaton believes the unity and spirit within the squad will help them in their bid to return to the big time at the first opportunity.

"The important thing is we bounce back quickly with the appetite and motivation to get back to the Premier League," the 29-year-old said.

"There's more than enough ability in that squad to get straight back up there and compete again next year. That's certainly my appetite and that of individuals. We can start building momentum now in the next two games and get ready for the new season.

"Probably at other teams it's felt a bit more parted but certainly this dressing room isn't like that. There's still that togetherness."

Burnley announced on Friday that midfielder Dean Marney has signed a 12-month contract extension to stay with the Clarets in the Championship.

Marney played 22 times for Burnley this year before his season was cut short by a serious knee injury he suffered against West Brom in February.

The 31-year-old's contract was due to expire next month, but Burnley revealed on Friday the midfielder had agreed a new deal that will run until the end of next season, with a club option to extend that deal by a further 12 months.

Marney, who joined Burnley from Hull in 2010, is making "good progress" in his return from injury, Sean Dyche said on Thursday.