'An absolute honour - Burn named Newcastle captain

[Getty Images]Dan Burn says being named Newcastle captain on a permanent basis is "really special".Following this summer's departure of Bruno Guimaraes the role has been vacant but new Head Coach Matthias Jaissle announced his decision on Saturday.A boyhood Magpies fan, Burn has made 193 appearances for the club since signing in 2021."It's an absolute honour to be named captain of Newcastle United," he said after the news was confirmed."It's always an immense privilege to represent this football