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Andrew Hankinson

Alan Shearer's delighted message for Newcastle United's debut 'big man' Dan Burn

Alan Shearer led mass Geordie admiration for new centre-back Dan Burn today after ‘the Blyth Botman’ helped steer Newcastle United to a clean sheet.

Centre-back Dan Burn, who signed from Brighton & Hove Albion in the transfer window, made his debut in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park.

Despite Newcastle United losing both full-backs to injury, Blyth-born Burn and Fabian Schar kept Aston Villa's dangerous forwards at bay - other than an effort ruled offside by VAR - despite huge pressure in the second half.

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