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Ian Watson went from working nights in an Asda warehouse to leading Rochdale on their return to the EFL after a remarkable rise through the Non-League ranks.
The FLP Podcast looks back on all the biggest talking points from the EFL’s opening weekend, including Will Lankshear’s late winner for Middlesbrough, Luton Town’s stunning comeback and tough starts for Leicester City in League One and the Championship pre-season promotion favourites.
This was the first league meeting between the Welsh rivals since 2002.
From promoted clubs making an immediate impact to a weekend packed with goals, comebacks and late winners, Holly Wright picks out five things we learned from the EFL’s return.
Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley fought back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against promotion favourites West Ham at Turf Moor.
