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….
9. ADAM DRURY
Posh years/apps/goals: 1995-2001/176/2...Played in the Premier League for Norwich City. Photo: David Lowndes
10. RONNIE EDWARDS
Posh years/apps/goals: 2020-2024/143/1...Played in the Premier League for Southampton. Photo: David Lowndes
11. MATTHEW ETHERINGTON
Posh years/apps/goals: 1996-2000/58/6....Played in the Premier League for Spurs, West Ham United & Stoke City. Photo: David Lowndes
12. DWIGHT GAYLE
Posh years/apps/goals: 2012-13/29/13....Played in the Premier League for Crystal Palace and Newcastle. Photo: PT