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Dan Burn Joins England Squad After Leading Newcastle to Historic Trophy

The 32-year-old defender's late-career resurgence earns him a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England setup for World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Press Conference - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - March 18, 2025 England's Dan Burn during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Training - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - March 18, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
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Overview

  • Dan Burn scored the opening goal in Newcastle United's 2-1 Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool, ending the club's 70-year trophy drought.
  • Burn, a boyhood Newcastle fan, delayed celebrating the win to focus on his first England call-up under new head coach Thomas Tuchel.
  • Tuchel has outlined an ambitious vision to win the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing a blend of experienced players like Burn and emerging talent.
  • Burn's unconventional career path included stints in lower-league football and being released by Fulham before joining Newcastle in 2022.
  • The defender is training with the England squad at St George's Park, aiming to secure his place in Tuchel's plans for the World Cup.