POPE OFFERS HOPE TO ALL YOUNGSTERS

By Matt Badcock

GIANT STRIDES: Burnley’s Nick Pope has been called up to the senior England squad after starting out at Bury Town
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ENGLAND new boy Nick Pope should be an inspiration to all young Non-League footballers according to his former Bury Town manager Richard Wilkins.
The 25-year-old Burnley goalkeeper has been called up by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, along with ex- Maidenhead and Welling United loanee Alfie Mawson, for the upcoming friendlies against Italy and Netherlands.
Following his release by Ipswich, a 16-year-old Pope signed for Bury whi...

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