Burnley's Aaron Ramsey discusses next steps after completing first 90 minutes after 13-month injury hell

The 22-year-old played the whole game on Friday night as Burnley’s Under-21s overcame Colchester United 3-0 in their latest Professional Development League outing.

It was the midfielder’s third appearance for Andy Farrell’s side since recovering from a long-term knee injury, which has kept him out of action since February 2024. He’d previously played 45 minutes and 75 minutes respectively.

Ticking off this latest milestone was a hugely significant moment for Ramsey, who now has four games remaining to force his way into Scott Parker’s first-team plans.

“First one [90 minutes] in I don’t know how long, probably two years,” he said in a video posted to Burnley’s academy X page.

“It feels good, it feels really good to get 90 minutes after 13 months out. It’s been a pleasure to get back on the pitch again.

“Everyone thinks once you’re back it’s fine, but it’s still a push and there’s so many steps you have to take: your first 45, 75 and then 90. I feel amazing now to have done the 90, even though for the last 10 minutes I was puffing!

“I feel good though. Getting that first 90 minutes is massive and hopefully there’s more to come.

“Obviously there’s not long left, but speaking to the gaffer and speaking to the sports scientists and physios, we’ll just see what happens.

“Hopefully I can get on the pitch and hopefully we can get back to the Premier League. They’re my two goals towards the end of the season.”

Ramsey even had the ball in the back of the net at one stage, only for it to be ruled out.

“It would have been nice if it had counted, but it’s just good to be back in those situations,” he added.

“It’s a blessing to be back on the pitch and play 90 minutes. It’s even better to come off the pitch and see the first-team are 2-0 up at half-time, so it’s been a good day.”