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Iron Maiden founder plays Burnley FC friendly

Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris has played in a "special friendly match" against staff from Premier League side Burnley FC.

The bassist and singer featured in an Iron Maiden FC side made up of the band's crew and management, up against a Clarets' side captained by former skipper and now academy coach Jack Cork.

Tuesday's 3-3 draw at the club's Gawthorpe training ground came the day after Iron Maiden played at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena.

The 69-year-old rocker, a West Ham United fan, said he wished Burnley all the best for their 2025/26 season, "except for when they play the Hammers".