Magpies man Burn waiting in the wings for the nod from Tuchel

DAN Burn will have to wait to make an impact at the World Cup here in the United States - but his case was arguably strengthened in front of over 70,000 fans as England wobbled defensively.

- By LEE RYDER in the USA

John Stones came under fire when Petar Sucic turned him before Martin Baturina fired home with Burn watching on from the bench.

Stones finds himself as a first choice despite playing just two England friendly matches, with no appearances for Man City since February.

Burn, on the other hand, has played 50 games for club and country in 2025/26 and was described by England legend Sol Campbell as "ready" last week.

A defensive change resulted in Tottenham's Djed Spence, who is in the squad ahead of Lewis Hall, coming in on the right for Jude Bellingham as the Three Lions looked to lock things up before Stones eventually went off for Man City star Marc Guehi.

Spence actually got forward to force a save out of the goalkeeper late on as England piled on late pressure, and the ex-Newcastle target Guehi came on to shore up.

Burn has already stated he'd not complain if he didn't play a single minute, but as he made his way over to applaud the raucous travelling England contingent, you got the feeling he will get his opportunity in the tournament.

At one stage, England could have had six Newcastle players at this tournament, but one by one, with Tino Livramento injured this week, the focus from a black and white point of view has turned to the Blyth lad.

As "Three Lions" blared out around the Dallas venue, Burn walked on to the field in good spirits, still pinching himself he has been thrown a football dream of a lifetime.

How Dan Burn still found himself firmly in the spotlight

The footage of Burn stepping off the team bus in Arlington was roared by the fans in attendance after being caught on the 60-yard jumbotron as the 6ft 7in man made his way into the ATT Stadium.