Magpies hero Burn in line for Freedom of Northumberland | OneFootball

The 32-year-old's magnificent header but United in front in the final against Liverpool, before Alexander Isak's second half strike proved crucial as Eddie Howe's side ended the club's 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.

Ashington-born and Blyth-raised, Burn - who was later named Player of the Match - has now joined up with Thomas Tuchel's England squad, having received his first international call-up last week.

Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, said: "It's a great victory for the region and the fact a local lad from Blyth played such a crucial part in this journey is wonderful.

"As a season ticket holder for over 30 years, I'm extremely proud, not only of this achievement, but that someone from our county has been a part of it.

"I'm sure it's a dream come true for Dan, who's also had his first England call-up, and I believe this will inspire our young people to achieve their dreams.

"I intend to nominate Dan for the highest honour we can bestow; the Freedom of Northumberland."

The Freedom of Northumberland is the highest honour that Northumberland County Council can bestow, recognising significant and valuable services to the county. Recent recipients of the honour include England full back Lucy Bronze and former Northumbria Police Chief Constable Winton Keenan.

Burn could make his England debut in the Three Lions' World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley over the next week.