Burnley have handed first professional contracts to six of their FA Youth Cup semi-finalists.
Jack Errington, Adam Evans, Aryn Williams, Tom Anderson, Alex Coleman and Archie Love have all agreed one-year contracts at Turf Moor.
"When you talk about the criteria you measure the performance and success of youth departments by, I think one of the key indicators is the lads who progress on to get professional contracts," said Clarets' academy boss Jason Blake.
"And any year group when you are taking this number of players is an exceptional intake.
"There is no requirement on numbers.
"They have warranted contracts. It's not fortune, it's not luck. It's warranted and deserved for each individual."