Jon Walters hoping hard work pays at Burnley

A new season and fresh venture looms for Jon Walters but the same desire endures as he contemplates a campaign which could culminate in Russia at the World Cup.

The striker proved his worth to Ireland’s cause just last month by volleying in an equaliser against Austria to pinch a precious point and Burnley boss Sean Dyche has since shelled out €2.5m to sign him from Stoke City.

It seems he’s been around for an age but the 33-year-old only made his Premier League debut seven years ago, a prelude to an international career that will reach the 50-cap mark in September against Georgia.