In this video
- Asked if he feels part of the furniture now, Burn said definitely, and each camp makes him more confident in his ability. He feels he should be here and deserves his place.
- Asked about Isak's departure, Burn said he is glad it is done, and players' careers are short. Isak is a mate, so it was tough, but he understands what he needed to do personally.
- Asked if there was any animosity, Burn said no. As a Newcastle fan he understands why the fans are frustrated, and he wishes Isak all the best, apart from when they play Liverpool.
- Asked about the England manager's praise, Burn said he is probably playing the best football of his career. At his first camp, the World Cup was not even close to being on his radar.
- Asked if training got feisty, Burn said a little bit, and competition was the manager's word at the start of the camp. He wants to be the one in his position who plays all the games.
- Asked about set pieces, with Serbia to come, Burn said he thinks nearly everybody now has a set-piece coach. Those little percentages might make the difference between winning and losing.
“…the older I'm getting, I'm still getting better.”
- Burn called Elliot Anderson a top player and thinks they were really gutted to lose him from Newcastle. He is calm on the ball and has the eye for a pass that could unlock teams sitting deep.
Dan Burn interview from England’s press conference ahead of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
This Dan Burn interview covers reaction to the Isak to Liverpool move, selection battles, and what England must sharpen for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
• Integration & form: repeated starts have raised his confidence; he now feels he fully belongs in the English squad.
• Alexander Isak Transfer: understands his friend’s ambition; respects fans’ frustration; wishes him all the best in his journey with Liverpool.
• England Team Mindset: no-regrets approach; same standards whether the opponent is Brazil, Argentina, or Andorra.
• Selection picture: accepts the left and right centre-back pairing; identifies Marc Guehi as direct competition.
• Coach notes: contrasts Eddie Howe’s day-to-day detail with the national setup’s compressed windows; praises Anthony Barry’s intensity and impact.
• Teammates: highlights Elliot Anderson’s line-breaking and Bruno Guimarães’ control.
