WES Burns trained with Oxford United for the first time yesterday, but the loan signing will have to wait another week to make his debut.

The 20-year-old is cup-tied for the FA Cup clash against Tranmere Rovers after playing the final 16 minutes of parent club Bristol City’s 4-2 win at Gillingham in the first round last month.

It is a similar situation for fellow new signings Chey Dunkley and John Campbell.

Burns missed United’s 1-1 draw at Cheltenham Town last weekend due to a minor ankle injury and admitted another Saturday spent kicking his heels was not ideal.

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He said: “It’s a bit frustrating with this weekend when the FA Cup comes into play.

“It would’ve been nice to come in this week and just get straight into action.

“But it gives me a bit of time to get to know my teammates.

“An extra two weeks to make sure my ankle is alright is definitely a positive.”

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