Connolly is currently in his second-season as a scholar with the Clarets.

The former Everton full-back captained Burnley’s U16’s, before signing a scholarship at the end of the 2018/19 season.

The Liverpool-born youngster made several appearances across the 2019/20 season for Tony Philliskirk's side, before claiming the right-back spot for the 2020/21 season.