Burnley Boss’ WC Advice to Foster & Co Reve…

Lyle Foster. Photo: Gallo Images.

Burnley manager Mike Jackson has revealed what he told his squad, including Lyle Foster, in a bid to motivate his players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This comes after the South African striker was named in Hugo Broos’ 32-man preliminary squad for the upcoming global showpiece.

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Before that, however, the attacker will be hoping to feature for his side against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final league game of the season after being left out of the squad that travelled to Arsenal on Monday.

While the Clarets’ relegation was confirmed a month ago, Jackson revealed that he told his players that the final few games of the campaign presented an opportunity to prepare for the tournament set to take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

“It’s a great opportunity for those lads going out there and representing their countries, and one of the first things I spoke to them about before the last few games was to say, ‘Make sure you’re ready and in the best possible shape and form going into the World Cup,” the manager said, per the club’s official website.

“So, it’s important for everyone to finish the season strong and in good shape, fitness and form, so they’re ready to go come June.”

The Englishman also stressed that his side is determined to end the season on a positive note as they look to avoid finishing bottom of the table.

“We can’t change what has happened this season, but we can affect how we leave it, and I think that’s the biggest thing for us going into this game on Sunday.

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“Nobody wants to finish bottom of the league, and that’s our full focus – getting a result for the fans and giving them a performance to be proud of.”

The Clarets will now be hoping to end the campaign on a high before returning to the EFL Championship, where they will undoubtedly look to mount a push for promotion back to England’s top flight.

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