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Dan Burn shines as substitute for England in World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:17 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Dan Burn shines as substitute for England in World Cup matches

Summary

Dan Burn contributed significantly as a substitute defender for England in their World Cup matches against Mexico and Norway. BBC Radio's Matthew Raisbeck highlighted Burn's impressive late header against Mexico and noted that he showcased 'faultless substitute performances' in both games. Burn is the last remaining North East player in the England squad following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento. England is set to face Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.

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By the Numbers

•Dan Burn has been praised for his performances as a late substitute.
•He scored a late header in England's match against Mexico.
•England will play Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
•Burn is the sole North East player remaining in the England squad.

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8:17 AMYahoo Sports — 'Faultless substitute performances' from Burn

What they're saying

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BBC Radio Newcastle's Newcastle United commentator Matthew Raisbeck sung the praises of Magpies defender Dan Burn, who has come on as a late substitute in England's past two matches at the World Cup against Mexico and Norway. "You could see just before he came on he was ready to do what he did in Mexico and he did it brilliantly with that late header and he celebrates afterwards," Raisbeck said on Total Sport.
— Yahoo Sports

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