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Paul Robinson to make Burnley debut against Manchester City... the 'keeper returning from the wilderness for his first appearance in two years

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson will make his first appearance in more than two years for Burnley against Manchester City.

Robinson starts for Burnley as they host City in the Premier League, stepping in from the wilderness to replace the injured Tom Heaton 1,664 days after his last game in England's top-flight.

Heaton, captain of the Clarets, has been in impressive form for Sean Dyche's men so far this season, but misses Saturday's early kick-off with a calf problem. His absence gives Robinson the chance to return to action.

Paul Robinson starts in goal for Burnley against Manchester City,u00a01,664 days after his last appearance in the Premier League
Paul Robinson starts in goal for Burnley against Manchester City, 1,664 days after his last appearance in the Premier League

Robinson, who won 41 senior caps for England, is now 36 and remarkably played his last competitive match two years ago.