'Just amazing' - Southampton loanee Tella reacts to Burnley sealing promotion to EPL

Nigeria-eligible young star Nathan Tella has expressed his delight after securing promotion to the Premier League with Burnley.

Tella is on loan with the Clarets from Southampton and has been exceptional since joining last summer, scoring 17 goals in the Championship.

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Burnley secured their promotion to the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough 2-1 away at the Riverside Stadium on Good Friday. 

Ashley Barnes gave Burnley the lead in the 12th minute before Chuba Akpom restored parity for the home side. 

Tella would get involved in what became Burnley's promotion goal when his pass found Connor Roberts who tucked the ball into the back of the net in the 66th minute.

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Speaking post-match, Tella said : "It is such a good feeling, thanks to you the fans for supporting us. 

"The fact that we have been here, we have been able to do something, come back to the Premier League, the first time trying, just amazing.

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"Thanks to the fans for supporting us home and away, through ups and downs, this one is for you. Come on you Clarets"

Tella, who has registered 17 goals and 4 assists in 36 games, has been instrumental all season for Vincent Kompany's side. 

Burnley stage a return to the Premier League a season after they got demoted to the Championship.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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