Newcastle news: Lee Clark on Dan Burn and Liverpool win

Former Newcastle midfielder Lee Clark hopes Dan Burn can cap off an “amazing week” by earning his first England cap when the Three Lions take on Albania on Friday.

“It couldn’t have been written better,” Clark told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“This week has been phenomenal for him, getting his England call-up at 32. He has been sensational since he came, scoring, man of the match. I couldn’t be more proud of him.

“I’ve obviously got links with him, had him at Birmingham when I was the manager there, signed him on loan and him and his family are superb people. It couldn’t happen to a nicer lad so hopefully he can top off an amazing week by winning his first England cap.”

When asked about the end of Newcastle’s trophy drought, Clark added: “I had my chance [to lift a trophy at Wembley]. We gave it a go and unfortunately for us it didn’t happen and that group yesterday thoroughly deserved it. It was brilliant being part of it, being there, being able to celebrate with them. It was just a brilliant feeling, a brilliant atmosphere and too long a wait.

“I think when you play a club like Liverpool who are used to winning things and win things on a regular basis it can be alright that they miss out for a year and we can end that 70-year hoodoo.”