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Joe Donnohue

Why does Dan Burn have nine fingers? England and Newcastle defender's bizarre childhood injury revealed

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: The hand of Dan Burn of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on December 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images).

The reason Newcastle United and England defender Dan Burn has nine fingers is due to a traumatic childhood accident that occurred when he was 13 years old.

For years, many Premier League fans have watched the 6ft 7in defender without ever noticing that he is missing the ring finger on his right hand.

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