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Burnley take young defender Harry Flowers on trial who is son of England and Wolves legend Ron

Burnley are looking at young centre half Harry Flowers - a defender with an impressive pedigree.

Flowers, 20, is a strapping centre half with a big future and is also the grandson of Wolves and England legend Ron.

The Clarets have taken in Flowers, a student at university in Yorkshire, for an extended trial on the word of new youth spy Nicky Law.

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Flowers also comes recommended by star spotter Ronnie Glavin who rates him as good as one of his other discoveries, Barnsley skipper Marc Roberts.

Burnley will hope the youngster will be able replicate his father's success as a footballer.

Ron, 82, made over 450 appearances for Wolves and was also part of England's World Cup winning squad in 1966.

The former midfielder was also successful at club level - winning three first division titles and also an FA Cup in 1960.

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This trial offer comes after a very busy January transfer window for Burnley boss Sean Dyche, which saw Joey Barton, Ashley Westwood and Robbie Brady arrive at Turf Moore.

Brady's fee remains undisclosed but it has been revealed it broke the club's transfer record - exceeding the £10.5million spent on Jeff Hendrick.

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