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Brentford's Andrews Eyes Europe After 4-3 Burnley Thriller

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Brentford manager Keith Andrews has Brentford dreaming of European football after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Burnley. The Bees threw away a three-goal lead before Mikkel Damsgaard's 93rd-minute winner secured the win at Turf Moor. A late Burnley equaliser was ruled out by VAR for handball, adding to the match's intensity.

Andrews, who signed a new contract until 2032 this week, admitted the win had 'too much drama' for his liking. The victory moves Brentford to seventh in the Premier League table, just five points behind fifth-placed Liverpool with 10 games remaining. Former England captain Steph Houghton praised the team's humility and belief, while defender Martin Keown called their position 'amazing.'

Andrews has won 17 of his 34 games as manager, with 13 coming in the league. His appointment last summer was questioned after Thomas Frank's departure for Tottenham, but the Bees have thrived under his leadership. With England leading the Uefa coefficient table, finishing seventh could secure Conference League football for the first time in Brentford's 134-year history.