Dan Burn has missed several training sessions in recent weeks for Newcastle United due to an ongoing injury issue.
The Magpies defender still managed to get through the full match at Crystal Palace on Saturday as he returned to the starting line-up following suspension. The 32-year-old has been nursing an ankle problem since last month and had minimal training time ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park.
But that did not stop head coach Eddie Howe quickly putting Burn back into his starting line-up in place of Lloyd Kelly. It was a change that was vindicated by Burn’s impressive display against The Eagles as he made a crucial goalline clearance and was largely dominant at the back before Newcastle conceded a 94th minute equaliser.
