Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - the striker Scotland can do without?
Oli McBurnie scored the decisive goal for Hull City in the Championship play-off final, securing their promotion to the Premier League. His performance comes shortly after being left out of Scotland's World Cup squad, raising questions about his international future. Despite the omission, McBurnie's contributions to Hull have been significant, and he remains a respected figure within the team.
- ▪Oli McBurnie scored the only goal in the Championship play-off final, leading Hull City to promotion.
- ▪He was omitted from Scotland's World Cup squad just days before the final.
- ▪Hull's manager praised McBurnie's leadership and experience in the Championship.
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Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - the striker Scotland can do without?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oli McBurnie has made 16 senior appearances for ScotlandByGlenn SpellerBBC Sport England at Wembley StadiumPublished20 minutes agoThere was already scrutiny over Steve Clarke's decision to omit Oli McBurnie from Scotland's World Cup squad.After Saturday at Wembley, there might be much, much more.McBurnie was Hull City's match-winning... nay, promotion-winning, hero - their new Dean Windass, in less spectacular but arguably far more dramatic fashion.The 29-year-old Scot pounced on a mistake by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn in the fifth minute of stoppage time to score the only goal of the Championship play-off final.It sent the Tigers back to English football's top flight after…
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