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Loan move for Burgess

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Matt Burgess has joined Southern Premier South Truro City on a work experience loan.

Burgess, who is a member of the development squad at Vitality Stadiu

m, recently hit the comeback trail having recovered from a long-term injury.

The 18-year-old graduated to Shaun Cooper’s squad having spent two successful seasons with Alan Connell’s youth team.

Burgess joined the club from Brighton & Hove Albion at under-15 level and featured in last season’s Central League Cup win.

He will link up with Cherries team-mates Owen Bevan and Ferdinand Okoh at Truro and could make his debut when they host Wimborne Town at Bolitho Park on Saturday.