After a torrid previous week for fans to endure, it feels as if the tide has changed in the last few days. A win on Monday, no new injuries to worry about, and a fatigued Liverpool squad going into a major final.
Now, it was revealed late on Thursday night that Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has been rewarded for his exceptional form this season by being named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.
Fans of other clubs may see Burn’s inclusion as a surprise, but Newcastle fans know this has been a long time coming with the 32-year-old impressing throughout his three years at the Magpies.
It will no doubt give Burn a new air of confidence going into the Carabao Cup final where Newcastle are looking to end a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. Sven Botman is injured for the final and has been missing since the beginning of February, Burn has been working overtime to keep Eddie Howe’s back line solid.
With the news now out that Burn will be playing under Thomas Tuchel later this month, a report has revealed exactly why the German wants the Blyth-born Toon star in his squad.Why Thomas Tuchel is picking Dan Burn for England
While he doesn’t wear the armband, Burn is captain material for Newcastle. He wears his heart on his sleeve and will give every last ounce of energy to his club.
Burn’s form is even more impressive when one realises he is Newcastle’s only fit left-sided centre-back. Newcastle loaned Lloyd Kelly to Juventus in January, losing a useful squad player in the process.
Other Newcastle stars expecting England call-ups
The Magpies have several English players on their books, a few of which will definitely be in contention to be named in Tuchel’s first Three Lions squad.
Anthony Gordon has 11 goal involvements in the Premier League so far this campaign and has been regarded as one of the league’s best wingers.
He was sent off against Brighton in the FA Cup, meaning he will miss the Carabao Cup final, but that should not put Tuchel off.
Tino Livramento has enjoyed a fine season and like Burn, showed off his versatility to Tuchel on Monday night when he played as a left-back against West Ham, filling in for the absent Hall.
Nick Pope revealed Tuchel called him earlier in 2025 – a lack of quality English goalkeepers means that he will still be in contention for a spot.
All these players in consideration is a testament to the hard work Howe has put in over his three years, those same players can now repay him by winning the Carabao Cup on Sunday.
