Dan Burn’s story is like one thing from a film – and his fairytale is simply persevering with.
The large man from Blyth was launched by Newcastle at 11 and labored at Asda as a 16-year-old teenager, with some claiming the defender would by no means make it within the professional recreation.
A decade and a half later he’s joined his boyhood membership, captained us, scored within the Champions League in a 4-1 win over PSG, been known as as much as the England squad and scored in a cup closing win at Wembley.
As we speak, he’s been talking to the press at St George’s Park, doing us proud as soon as once more just some days after his cup closing aim and iconic trophy raise at Wembley.
Dealing with the media on the England HQ for the primary time, Dan Burn’s first phrases summed issues up properly. “I’ve positively had worst weeks!” he stated.
He revealed his anxious Thursday night time await a name from Thomas Tuchel, the brand new supervisor’s message and the way he can provide “simply as a lot on the pitch as he can on”.
As at all times, he spoke with ardour, delight and just like the chief of males he’s. Watch his first phrases under:
Dan Burn reacts to his first England call-up after his Carabao Cup win with Newcastle 🏆 pic.twitter.com/gxOtOQgqaj
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Burn is clearly going to be an enormous presence from a management viewpoint, however he isn’t simply with England to assist off the sphere.
Discussing how he coped with Sunday’s closing after the England call-up and competitors for locations, the 6ft 7′ Geordie revealed simply how decided he’s to turn into a Three Lions common now a ‘clear slate’ has been provided underneath a brand new supervisor.
“All of the lads had been buzzing for me, however I attempted to place it (cup win) to the again of my thoughts till after Sunday’s recreation,” Burn stated.
“Sunday nonetheless hasn’t sunk in. I don’t suppose it should for a very long time. I nonetheless really feel numb about all of it. I wish to really feel one thing! However now all of my focus is England and the way I can assist.”
“I used to be one of many first right here. I’ve performed in opposition to these lads quite a few occasions. It’s pleasant, however it’s competitors as effectively.
“Pay attention, everybody needs to play for England and you realize that there are gamers in your place.
“That’s what drives folks. If persons are snug and suppose a place is theirs, they’ll get complacent. It’s a clear slate for everybody. You wish to make an impression on the supervisor and play commonly.”
Burn then mentioned his immense delight at representing Newcastle and the North East, namechecking Blyth and Darlington as massive elements of his journey from the decrease leagues to the highest.
He did admit that the world is commonly neglected, however hopefully his story and the love for soccer in our area evokes extra to observe his path within the years to return:
“The North East is a bit of bit neglected in soccer. There isn’t as many groups up there for gamers to return via in comparison with London.
“I’m very proud to be from Newcastle and from the North East. I really like telling folks the place I’m from.
“I’m proud to be related to all these golf equipment, from Blyth Spartans via to Darlington.”