NI keeper Burns on plans for life after football
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns is the number one for her country and has just signed for Burnley - but she is already thinking about her next steps.
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"I still want to be a part of football in whatever aspect that may be."
— Jackie Burns , Athlete
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Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns is the number one for her country and has just signed for Burnley - but she is already thinking about her next steps.
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