Connor Edwards in line for England Under-20s games against Czechia and Portugal

Connor Edwards, the 19-year-old Burnley goalkeeper, has been called up for England Under-20s for games against Czechia and Portugal, marking a significant step in his young career.

Young Burnley goalkeeper Connor Edwards is in line to represent his country this week.

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Young Burnley goalkeeper Connor Edwards | Burnley FC

The Clarets shotstopper has been called up for England Under-20s for games against Czechia and Portugal.

The first first fixture against Czechia will take place on Thursday evening at Mansfield Town’s Field Mill ground. (kick-off 7-30pm)

Nineteen-year-old Edwards will then head with the rest of the young Three Lions to Portugal for a game on Monday at Estadio Municipal de Mafra - the home of Clube Desportivo de Mafra.

The youngster has been attached to the Clarets for the past five years and signed professional forms last year.

Last season, he spent time on loan with Prescot Cable in the Northern Premier League.

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