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Josh Coburn: Bristol Rovers striker 'could play for England', says boss Joey Barton

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On-loan Bristol Rovers forward Josh Coburn has an "enormous future" ahead of him and could one day represent England, says boss Joey Barton.

Coburn, who turned 20 last week, joined on a season-long loan from Championship side Middlesbrough this summer.

He has since made 10 league appearances and scored five goals for the club.

"I think he's got an enormous future out in front of him if he gets a bit of luck with injuries," Barton told BBC Radio Bristol.

"I think he could go on to play for England."

Coburn did not make his first appearance for Bristol Rovers until the start of October because of a knee injury he suffered playing for Middlesbrough on the first day of the season.