Dan Burn's wild ride from losing finger at 13 & working at Asda to England call

'You instantly know' - Champions League-winning manager wants Newcastle United star - here’s why

Thomas Tuchel has admitted to being blown away by Dan Burn while handing him his first England call-up.

Dan Burn's wild ride from losing finger at 13 & working at Asda to England call

THOMAS TUCHEL’S first England squad was full of surprises, but perhaps top of the list was his maiden call-up of 32-year-old Dan Burn. It completed an incredible journey for down-to-earth Burn, who worked for Asda as a teenager pushing trolleys around while his football career stalled. GettyDan Burn has completed a fairytale story having gone from struggling non-league player to England call-up[/caption] Burn defied the odds having lost the ring…

'It was very emotional two years ago, not just for the players but for the whole city. This time I feel as though we believe that we should be doing that on a regular basis' Dan Burn is ready to crown an England call-up with a trophy for Newcastle United

Dan Burn explains why Newcastle's mentality is different to the team that lost the Carabao Cup final two years ago

Dan Burn England call-up: Eddie Howe says it's 'one of the great stories'

Dan Burn, 32, was preferred to Jarrad Branthwaite in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad

I’ve played against Dan Burn – he’s a monster and a proper bloke – Tuchel has hit the jackpot picking him for England

IN Dan Burn, England are getting someone with a bit of backbone, character, and leadership. Someone who says what he is feeling no matter what, but also a genuinely nice and proper bloke. RexDan Burn has gone from strength to strength with Newcastle[/caption] AFPThomas Tuchel has named his first England squad[/caption] It looks like Thomas Tuchel was in need of a few older heads with a bit more pride in playing for England, and he has hit the ja…

Thomas Tuchel explains decision to call-up 'impressive' Dan Burn as German's first England squad announced

Friday morning brought confirmation of a rumour that broke on Thursday night that Newcastle United defender Dan Burn would be included in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad ahead of two World Cup Qualifiers this month.