Dan Burn receiving the honour at a ceremony in Morpeth.
Newcastle United's Dan Burn has been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland during a ceremony.
It is the highest honour that Northumberland County Council can bestow, recognising significant and valuable services to the county.
The ceremony, on 30 May, included opening speeches that described Burn's skills "on the pitch and off the pitch" as "inspiring."
Dan Burn went on to say that it was a "real privilege" to receive this award.
"It's great to be recognised for football achievements, but also take great pride in representing our region and everything else that I do," he added.
The Magpies defender received the honour after scoring his team's first goal in their Carabao Cup Final victory.
The Wembley win on 16 March brought an end to a 70-year wait for domestic silverware for the club.
Burn has written himself into Newcastle United history, with a terrific header to put the team in front just before half-time.
The 32-year-old was born in Blyth and grew up supporting the Magpies.
Following a spell with Newcastle's academy as a child, Burn played youth football for local clubs Blyth Town, Blyth Spartans and New Hartley.
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On 26 March, Northumberland County Council unanimously voted to award Burns with the honour.
Burn is not the first footballer to get this honour though, earlier this year Berwick-born Lucy Bronze was given the title in recognition of her achievements with the England women's team.
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