What happened. Jackie Burns, Northern Ireland's number one goalkeeper, has signed for Burnley and is already thinking about her post-football career, aiming to help players in a player-care role.

Burns has played in Iceland, Canada, and Sweden over 15 years.
She left Bristol City to join newly-promoted WSL 2 club Burnley.
Burnley's support for her career ambitions influenced her decision.

“I still want to be a part of football in whatever aspect that may be.”
— Jackie Burns

Burns hopes to use her experience to help players settle and feel valued as people.

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