The Vale boss used the game to the run the rule again over trialists Kris Taylor and Stuart Tomlinson.

BBC: Adams content with winning start

Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson, defenders Adam Yates and Ritchie Sutton all came through the Crewe academy along with midfielder Gary Roberts.

BBC: Geoff Horsfield

Burnley, 42 rungs above their opponents on the league ladder, went ahead again when the set-piece from Mears crept past Stuart Tomlinson.

BBC: Burnley 4-2 Port Vale

Barrow started the brighter of the two teams, but they could do nothing about Drury's left-foot stunner from 20 yards which flew beyond keeper Stuart Tomlinson.

BBC: Barrow celebrate winning the FA Trophy