It was a story that would almost be too unbelievable for the pages of Roy of the Rovers – the local youngster who sat in the stands supporting the team as a kid scores two goals – including the stoppage time winner – to lift the cup at Wembley as captain – but for Harrison Burrows, the dream came true in spectacular fashion on Sunday.
But for those who have known the 22-year-old, the story was far from unbelievable, as they watched with pride as he lifted the EFL Trophy for Posh.
The Peterborough Telegraph has spoken to two of the key figures in Harrison’s journey – his dad, Chris and John Rowe, who coached him as a child at Wisbech St Mary’s FC – and neither were surprised by the outcome.
Proud father Chris said: “When he was about four years-old I put a bet on him to play for England at odds of 1,000 to 1. Even as his father, I knew he was something special – he had something about him as a footballer. You could see he was going to make it.”
John added: “I had a bet on him to win the final, and to score a goal from outside the area. He is that sort of player.”
The pair were sat together – along with 50 other friends and family – at Wembley, with great celebrations in the stands as the goals flew in.
