The 33-year-old - who helped United end their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by scoring in March's Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool - was honoured at a ceremony at County Hall in Morpeth, where the defender was gifted an ornate scroll bearing his name.

The Freedom of Northumberland is the highest honour that Northumberland County Council can bestow and recognises significant and valuable services to the county and its community, with Burn having become a player ambassador for Newcastle United Foundation earlier in the campaign.

After his Wembley heroics, Burn made his England debut the following week and could feature again for Thomas Tuchel's men this summer after being named in the Three Lions' squad for their World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly against Senegal.

The County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to confirm the Blyth-raised defender's honour, with councillors voting unanimously to back the plan.

"Dan Burn is not only someone with a proud Blyth history. He is a very good man and also a hero to many for what he has achieved on and off the pitch - a real Northumberland legend," said Council Leader Councillor Glen Sanderson.

"His footballing exploits are well known to many sports fans and he's played a key role in many of Newcastle United's achievements over recent years. To cap it off with a well-deserved England call-up this year is quite incredible.

"We are so pleased Dan has been able to join us today for this very special honour for him and his family."

Chairman of the County Council and Civic Head Councillor John Beynon added: "It was a pleasure to celebrate and show our appreciation to Dan Burn - not only because of his footballing achievements but also to thank him for the inspiration he has given to others across not only our beautiful county, but the region too.

"It truly is incredible to see, and we are delighted to be able to recognise that."

Serena Taylor brought newcastleunited.com this gallery from Burn's special evening.