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Burnley 3-0 Birmingham: Anass Zaroury opens scoring in the first minute on return from the World Cup as Clarets stretch lead at the top

Anass Zaroury made a stunning return from the World Cup to set Burnley on their way to another crucial win in their promotion push.

The Morocco international winger had played in the sultry Doha heat, taking on Croatia in the third place play-off, just ten days before this game, in freezing Lancashire rain.

But after playing his way into the team with some sharp showings in training, Zaroury rattled in the quickest goal in the Championship this season, getting on the end of Connor Roberts’ cross after just 50 seconds.

Anass Zaroury made a stunning return from the World Cup to set Burnley on their way

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