Burns is at the opposite end of his career to the experienced Hoolahan and looms as a like-for-like replacement for Ivan Vujica, who has joined new A-League club Western United.

Johnny Koutroumbis and Jason Hoffman have been used at left back during the pre-season.

Koutroumbis is more comfortable on the right or in a central role and Hoffman has played predominantly in attack.

Burns can also be pushed further forward and played at left-stopper against Finland.

Signed by Hearts, who boast Australians Oliver Bozanic and Ben Garrucio, on a three-year deal in 2018, he was loaned out to Livingston and made eight appearances in the Scottish Premier League including a scoreless draw with a Tommy Rogic-led Celtic. He returned to Hearts in January and scored one goal in five appearances but has not featured in the opening five games of the 2019-20 season.

If, as expected, the loan deal with the Jets is finalised, Burns could be here within a fortnight.