Jack Stephen Burroughs (born 21 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish club

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on loan from Coventry City. Born in England, he represents Scotland internationally at youth level.

Career

Burroughs started his career in the youth system at Coventry City before making his debut in an

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game against Forest Green Rovers coming on as a 62nd minute substitute for

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. Making his debut Jack became the first player born in this millennium to represent Coventry City. A week later, Jack signed his first professional contract at the club, joining on a two-year deal. In December 2019, Jack joined

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on a one-month loan deal. A year later he went on loan to Gloucester City for a month. On 6 August 2021, Burroughs joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County on a season long loan. On 2 June 2023, Burroughs signed a new two-year contract with Coventry City until 2025. On 10 August 2023, Burroughs joined Lincoln City on a season long loan. He made his Imps debut in a 3-0 win against Wycombe Wanderers coming off the bench on 12 August 2023. He scored his first goal in an

match against Notts County on 7 November 2023. On 20 August 2024, Burroughs joined

on a season long loan.

International career

Burroughs was selected for the Scotland under-19 team in January 2019, making his debut 17 February against Azerbaijan in a 2–0 win. His younger brother George Burroughs was also selected for Scotland a week later and made his debut on 8 February against Hungary under-17's in a 2–1 victory. Jack scored his first goal for Scotland U19's against Turkey U19's in a

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match. In May 2021, he received his first call-up to the Scotland U21's to face Northern Ireland U21 in June 2021.

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burroughs, Jack 2001 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's youth international footballers English men's footballers English people of Scottish descent Coventry City F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Nuneaton Town F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Southern Football League players National League (English football) players Men's association football midfielders Scotland men's under-21 international footballers Ross County F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players English Football League players