Morecambe draw 2-2 at Burton in final pre-season friendly

Morecambe had to settle for a 2-2 draw after Burton struck back. Image: Morecambe FC.

Morecambe had to settle for a draw with League One side Burton Albion in their final pre-season game.

The Shrimps were two goals up at Burton's Pirelli Stadium before half-time thanks to a brace from Ben Tollitt, the second an incredible strike from distance.

Burton struck back in the last 20 minutes with goals from Billy Bodin and an injury time finish from Rumarn Burrell.

Morecambe play their first League 2 match of the season away at Walsall this Saturday, August 10. 

Morecambe: Moore ©, Hendrie, Tutonda, Harrack, Ray, Stott, Tollitt, Jones, Hope, Macadam, Edwards.

Subs: Burgoyne, Millen, A Lewis, Taylor, Songo'o, Slew, White, Angol, Brown.

Goals: Tollitt (34', 45').

Bookings: Hope, Songo'o.

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