Flashes of brilliance occur more often now

Player Profile: Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns
By Chris Dunlavy
By now, you’ve probably seen the Wes Burns wondergoal that illuminated Portman Road, earned Ipswich a 2-1 victory over Coventry and spent last weekendend on a viral odyssey across the internet.
A deft touch. A jink inside. Then the coup de grace, a sensational 20-yard shot curled into the top corner with the outside of his foot.
“The finish is world class,” said Ipswich boss Kieran Mckenna. “You’re not going to find a better outside of foot finish anywhere in the world this year, probably. It’s incredible technique.”
Indeed it was...

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