What have we learned from the Championship so far?
As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.
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Nicky Hayen is a Belgian football manager recently appointed as head coach of Burnley.
Rio Cardines is a full-back on loan from Crystal Palace.
Scott Parker is a former football manager who left Burnley by mutual consent.
Sean Dyche is a football manager who was also among the options for Crystal Palace.
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As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.
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