Burn, signed from Brighton and Hove Albion on transfer deadline day in a £12million deal, starred in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The defender, released by Newcastle at a young age, was handed a start after Jamaal Lascelles was ruled out of the Premier League game through illness.
And Blyth-born Burn, 29, quickly slotted into Howe’s back four – and helped the team keep only its third clean sheet of the season.
“He was excellent,” said United’s head coach. “Again, very calm. I thought he added a real composure to the back line. Aerially very good, swept up a lot of dangerous-looking situations in a calm, composed way.
“So I thought it was a great debut, and so nice, for him, that it was here. Obviously, I know how much the club means to him, his history here, so it was a great moment.”
“He was excellent,” said United’s head coach. “Again, very calm. I thought he added a real composure to the back line. Aerially very good, swept up a lot of dangerous-looking situations in a calm, composed way.
5. Sevilla expect Carlos interest
Sevilla fully expected Newcastle United to ‘return to the fray’ with another offer for Diego Carlos this summer. (Marca) (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
6. Reds keen on Bissouma
Liverpool want to sign Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer. (Mirror Football) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
7. Aaronson wants England move
Leeds United transfer target Brenden Aaronson is interested in a move to the Premier League this summer. (Pete O’Rourke) (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
8. Leao in demand
Newcastle United and Arsenal are set to battle it out for the signature of AC Milan striker Rafael Leao in the summer. (Fichajes) (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)