Burrows is expected to start the Championship play-off final for Sheffield United against Sunderland at Wembley tomorrow (3.01pm). It’s the game dubbed the richest in football worth an estimated £220m, mostly in future earnings, to the winners, according to the BBC.
Burrows has dreamed of playing in the Premier League since he joined Posh as an 8 year-old. If he does he will join these players who have played in the top flight of English football after leaving London Road….
5. JIMMY BULLARD
Posh years/apps/goals: 2001-03/77/14....Played in the Premier League for Wigan Athletic, Fulham & Hull City. Photo: PT
6. COLIN CLARKE
Posh years/apps/goal: 1981-84/82/22...Played in the top flight for Southampton. Photo: David Lowndes
7. SIMON DAVIES
Posh years/apps/goals: 1997-2000/75/6....Played in the Premier League for Spurs, Everton & Fulham. Photo: David Lowndes
8. DEREK DOUGAN
Posh years/apps/goals: 1963-65/90/46.....Played in the top flight (after Posh) for Leicester City and Wolves. Photo: PT