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BELGIUM’S LEICESTER?

Christian Burgess knew he was embarking on a European adventure when he swapped Portsmouth for the Belgian second tier in July 2020 – but even the Barking local didn’t expect the incredible story that’s developed since then.

Having been player of the year in his final season at

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