Burns called-up to NI squad

CONGRATULATIONS to Coleraine U18’s player Matthew Burns who has been called-up to Northern Ireland under-16s boys’ squad for a triple-header of matches in England this week…

The 20-strong panel, led by coach Michael McClean, is set to travel to Manchester this weekend as they gear up for matches against Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.

As part of the Irish FA’s Elite Player Development Programme the camp is key preparation for the Victory Shield later this year.

The week kicks off with a test against City’s 2008 squad tomorrow evening at the Etihad Campus (KO 7:30pm).

On Wednesday afternoon Blackburn Rovers Academy is the venue as the U16s face the EFL Championship club’s 2008 group (KO 12pm).

Then it’s back to another Premier League outfit for the third and final game when they go head-to-head with Burnley at the Clarets’ academy on Saturday morning (KO 11am).

Everyone at Coleraine FC wishes Matthew the very best of luck.