Josh Brownhill should have been starting his first pre-season with the Clarets about now but has seized his chance early to make his mark on the Premier League.
Brownhill had to wait for an opportunity following his January signing from Bristol City with the Clarets’ settled midfield unit propelling Sean Dyche’s men up the table.
But with the Covid pandemic prolonging the season and a combination of injuries and contractual issues shrinking the Clarets’ squad, the midfielder was given his opening.
And Brownhill has swiftly become a key part of a team battling the odds to keep their momentum going – despite a baptism of fire on his full top-flight debut at Manchester City.