Player Analysis: Josh Brownhill

At 26 years old, Josh Brownhill has emerged as an increasingly important player for Sean Dyche's Burnley, who are looking to escape from a looming relegation fight amid competition from the likes of Newcastle, Watford and Everton.

Born in Warrington, Cheshire, Brownhill enjoyed spells at Warrington Town and Manchester United's academies before joining the Preston North End youth team in 2012, making his debut on October 8, 2013, and scoring the winning goal in his first League One start against Gillingham that same month.

Two years and two months later, Brownhill ended his time at Preston by joining League One club Barnsley on a loan deal, which upon completion saw Brownhill depart the club on a free transfer and join Bristol City on a two-year contract.

Brownhill would go on to leave Bristol in January 2020 and join Burnley on a contract through 2024, his first Premier League club at 24 years of age. He made his debut on February 22, coming on as a stoppage time substitute for Jack Cork in a 3-0 win against Bournemouth.