Newcastle United's Dan Burn is set to feature in a pantomime in his hometown of Blyth, Northumberland (Image: Chronicle Live/Phoenix Theatre)

Newcastle United star Dan Burn has landed a role in a pantomime at his hometown theatre. The defender, from Northumberland , will make a cameo appearance in the Phoenix Theatre's production of Aladdin, as the voice of the Genie.

The casting of the 33-year-old England international, who scored a goal in the Carabao Cup final in March to help NUFC lift their first domestic trophy since 1955, was announced by the Blyth theatre on its social media accounts.

The announcement said: "The secret's out. Blyth's very own Dan Burn is the voice of the Genie in Aladdin at The Phoenix Theatre this Christmas . Get ready for wishes, laughter, and a g

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