Finley Jack Burns (born 17 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Reading, on loan from club Manchester City.
In January 2017 it was confirmed that Burns would leave Southend United to join Manchester City for a reported fee of ã175,000. On 21 September 2021 he made his professional debut when he was named in the starting line up for Manchester City's EFL Cup 6âÂÂ1 win against Wycombe Wanderers.
On 30 January 2022, Burns joined EFL Championship side Swansea City on loan for the remainder of the 2021âÂÂ22 season. Burns made his EFL Championship debut on 13 February 2022.
On 1 August 2023, Burns signed for League One club Stevenage on a season-long loan deal.
On 9 August 2024, Burns joined EFL Championship club Hull City on a season-long loan. He made his debut the next day, the opening day of the 2024âÂÂ25 season. Burns came off the bench, replacing fellow new signing Marvin Mehlem, in the last moments of the Tigers' 1âÂÂ1 home draw with Bristol City.
On 7 July 2025, Burns joined League One side Reading on a season-long loan.
Burns has represented England at youth level.
On 21 September 2022, Burns made his England U20 debut during a 3âÂÂ0 victory over Chile at the Pinatar Arena.