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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has rallied round in support of Dan Burn following criticism of the player over the past week. The Magpies boss, speaking at his Friday press conference – as per BBC Sport – said he feels that Burn has been “huge” for his boyhood club. Howe named Burn at left-back in the Newcastle starting XI in last week’s Premier League meeting with Luton Town. The 31-year-old endured a difficult afternoon against the Hatters and the pace of Chiedozie Ogbene in a dramatic encounter at St James’ Park. Burn conceded a penalty that Carlton Morris converted to make it 3-2 on 5…

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