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#4 Nick Pope (Burnley)

West Bromwich Albion v Burnley - Premier League
Nick Pope wasn't even Burnley's no.1 at the start of the season
"Six months ago I couldn’t have imagined it would have gone as well as it has. Not being no.1 is a tough place to be." - Nick Pope

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has a big headache to deal with this summer. Does he make Tom Heaton or Nick Pope The Clarets' no.1 next season?

The club has had its best season in decades and poor Heaton was ruled out for months with a shoulder injury. Now that he is back in contention, he is finding it difficult to displace Pope who has had a phenomenal season himself.

Burnley have conceded only 29 goals this season - third-best after the two Manchester sides at the top. They are currently in 7th place and could still reel in Arsenal and finish sixth! A Europa League qualifier is guaranteed.

And Pope has been instrumental at the back, making a total of 100 saves in all this season! If things go according to plan, the 25-year-old could even be on the plane to Russia for the World Cup this summer.

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