The Sky Sports Football Podcast One on One | Newcastle’s Dan Burn: from non-league to England, we chat to the man of the moment!
Mar 19, 2025
Dan Burn, Newcastle United's resilient defender, shares his incredible journey from non-league football to receiving his first call-up to the England national team. He reflects on overcoming rejection, self-doubt, and the transformative power of mentorship in his career. Burn emphasizes the significance of mental well-being in sports and reveals how his supportive manager helped him regain confidence. With recent milestones like scoring in a Cup Final, he embodies the spirit of perseverance and passion in football.
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Early Career Setbacks and Progression
- Dan Burn discusses his early football career, including being released by Newcastle's development center.
- This impacted his confidence, but he progressed quickly at Darlington, leading to a move to Fulham.
Darlington and Rapid Rise
- At Darlington, Burn learned discipline and how to be a footballer under Craig Liddle's management.
- He quickly progressed to League Two, a surreal experience after working at Asda and not seriously playing football.
Proactiveness and Yeovil Success
- Burn showed initiative by requesting to train with the first team at Fulham but was told nobody wanted him.
- He secured a loan move to Yeovil, where despite initial losses, they achieved promotion.