Burke was named PwC Player of the Month for June, largely on the back of his man of the match performance in Dublin’s shock quarter-final win over Limerick, though much of the shine from that win has faded given the nature of the Cork loss.

Watch and follow live text updates from Saturday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park.

AS STATEMENTS OF intent go on All-Ireland semi-final day, this was highly impressive from Cork. Pat Ryan’s side crashed home three goals in the opening quarter alone and had raised seven green flags by the final whistle.