Player Profile – Josh Brownhill: New role has helped schemer catch eye

By Chris Dunlavy

INFLUENTIAL: Josh Brownhill has displayed his full repertoire of skills this season
PICTURE: Alamy

Prior to the current campaign, Josh Brownhill had scored just two goals in as many years at Burnley.
Yet this season’s rebirth as a dynamic No.10 under Vincent Kompany had, pre-weekend, yielded six goals, seven assists and a complete re-evaluation of a player once viewed as a dogged and disciplined midfield scrapper.
“Keeping Brownhill this season was crucial,” said Kompany, who took charge following Burnley’s relegation to the Championship last May. “He was ready for the ...

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