Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - the striker Scotland can do without?
Oli McBurnie scored the winning goal for Hull City in the Championship play-off final, securing their promotion to the Premier League. His performance comes shortly after being excluded from Scotland's World Cup squad by coach Steve Clarke. Despite the omission, McBurnie's contribution has been pivotal for Hull, and his coach praises his leadership qualities.
- ▪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 coach, Sergej Jakirovic, expressed satisfaction that McBurnie can now rest instead of participating in the World Cup.
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