Dan Burn
Newcastle United’s Dan Burn was named on the bench for England’s recent 3-0 victory over Wales at Wembley. Despite not featuring in the match, Burn is set to play a crucial role in England’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Latvia. The defender has been training with a strapped hand, following an injury sustained during a previous game, but remains confident in his ability to perform at his best.
Dan Burn said: “I actually broke my hand, I don’t even know how I did it, I think I went to grab someone and then I felt a crack. It was early in the second half so I went for the scan and I have seen a specialist. I’ve been told I can play with it. I am ready for Latvia, I am ready for Newcastle and I’d have been ready to play tonight.”
Burn added: “I will not be missing any time for a broken hand! This is nothing, I have had worse injuries than this. I am ready to go and ready to play.”
Reflecting on England’s performance, Burn said: “It was a really good win, the last two games is just what we needed. You can see the identity that the manager has brought in. Everybody is fighting for each other and the first half an hour I thought we were brilliant. It was really, really good. Now the thing for us is to keep that going all game. At 3-0 up we probably took our foot off the gas a little bit. We now look forward to the World Cup qualifier in Latvia now.”
Burn’s resilient attitude is a boost for Newcastle United, who are already dealing with injuries to key players such as Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, and Yoane Wissa. The defender’s determination to play despite his injury underscores his commitment to both club and country. As Newcastle prepares for their upcoming fixtures, Burn’s presence will be vital, especially with a match against his former club Brighton & Hove Albion on the horizon.
The recent win over Wales has injected confidence into the England squad, and Burn’s observations highlight the positive atmosphere within the team. With the World Cup qualifier against Latvia approaching, maintaining this momentum will be crucial for England’s aspirations on the international stage.
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