Career
Milton Keynes Dons
Born in Croydon, Burns joined the youth system of Milton Keynes Dons as a sixteen-year-old in 2011 on a two-year scholarship. After completing his scholarship in the summer of 2013, Burns was told that he was free to find another club However, the club then went on to reverse their decision and allowed Burns to complete a third year as a scholar.
In May 2014, he made his professional debut for the club in a 3–1 defeat to Leyton Orient, replacing David Martin as a substitute.
Burns then went on to sign his first professional contract on a one-year deal, with the option of a further year. = Cambridge City (loan) In September 2014 Charlie moved to Cambridge City on a month"s loan as cover for the injured Zac Barrett and Richard Knight.
= Truro City (loan) Burns then moved on loan to Truro City on an initial month"s loan. which was then extended to the end of the season. He was recalled in February 2015 following injury to Milton Keynes Dons first choice David Martin.