​Why Dan Burn is England’s substitute secret weapon when holding a lead at World Cup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Dan Burn is on England’s squad for one reason.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen the Three Lions are leading a World Cup match late, Burn is a trusted substitute. They can bring him in, and he can clear the ball, again and again.There’s no one in their side who is a better winner of the ball in the air than Burn.He also uses his lanky frame to smash the ball away whenever he gets the chance.So if England has a lead late against Argentina, or later in the tournament, Burn could sub into the game.Burn, from Newcastle United, simply is a remarkable clearance master.Against Mexico as a sub, he had six clearances in less than half of the second half. It was a World Cup record for clearances in that little bit of time.England manager Thomas Tuchel knows he can trust Burn to close out a win.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s not a guarantee he gets on with every lead, but he’s a great option.