Dan Burn's competitiveness sparks memories for former manager

Gary Johnson, a football manager, has shared insights about England star Dan Burn, highlighting his competitive nature. Johnson gave Burn a loan opportunity at Yeovil from Fulham back in 2012. During his time there, Burn played a key role in helping the team earn promotion to the Championship by scoring an important goal in the play-off final. Johnson, now a sporting director at Cheltenham, described Burn as "unbelievably competitive," joking that he would "kick his granny if he needed to." Standing at 6 feet 7 inches tall, Burn was known for his speed and strong left foot, which allowed him to play effectively in various positions. Despite their positive history, Johnson recalled a heated moment when Burn played for Birmingham. During a match, Burn confronted Johnson after a controversial goal. Johnson understood Burn's passion but noted it was out of character for the player he once coached. Recently, Burn made headlines by scoring a crucial goal in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle achieve significant success. Johnson expressed pride in Burn's journey, remembering the impact he had at Yeovil and celebrating Burn's achievements as he steps onto the international stage with England.