Newcastle United supporters have named Dan Burn as their FUN88 player of the month for March. The 6ft 7in Geordie has been a revelation since arriving from Brighton for £13million, forging an impermeable partnership with former outcast Fabian Schar at the heart of the defence.
Sven Botman and Diego Carlos were widely reported as the Magpies’ top centre-back targets in January but Burn has impressed - and at a fraction of the price. The Blyth-born defender has quickly become a fans’ favourite at St James’ Park for his no-nonsense style, with some believing he should even be considered for an England call-up.
Burn received an overwhelming 53% of the vote, placing him ahead of Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Target and Schar. Speaking to the club website, he said: “It's very special to win the award - and I have to thank my family for voting loads of times!
