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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Artie Burns cant wait to make his debut.It has been a long time coming for the Steelers first-round pick, who was hampered by a nagging quad injury throughout most of training camp, causing him to miss the teams first three preseason games.Burns is healthy and more than ready for his first taste of the NFL during the Steelers preseason finale Thursday at Carolina.Im most definitely excited, Burns said. Everybodys been kind of waiting to see what I can do and Ive been waiting to see how Im going to do out there, so Im ready.The Steelers selected Burns No. 25 overall, the first time the team took a cornerback in the opening round since Chad Scott in 1997. Burns, a former Miami standout, led the ACC with six interceptions last season.He welcomes the lofty expectations that come with being a first-round pick.Im just ready to go out there and show everybody what Ive got, Burns said. I had a good week of practice. I feel real good, real healthy.Burns missed about three weeks with his quad injury before fully returning to practice last Wednesday. Burns said it was frustrating, but he remained patient, watching film, learning route concepts and studying formations behind the play while on the field during practice.Im behind, but I dont feel like Im far behind because I was still able to get the mental part, Burns said.Burns also leaned heavily on teammate William Gay, a 10-year veteran at cornerback. Gay looks forward to watching Burns in action.Im just excited to see him healthy and ready to go, Gay said. You always look forward to big things from a guy of his caliber. Hes just excited to prove to the locker room that hes capable of helping out.Burns will have the first chance to prove himself on Thursday. He expects a heavy workload against the Panthers.Im prepared for it, Burns said. 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India had to wait until the 19th minute to earn their first penalty corner of the game.Three minutes later, Rupinder Pal Singhs initial flick was stopped by Ireland goalkeeper David Harte, but Talwinder Singh, lurking inside the circle, pounced on the rebound and slotted the ball into goal to level the scores in the 22nd minute.Indias attacking intent and skill was on full display after the goal, but Ireland held on to go into thhe break on level terms.ddddddddddddIt wasnt to last for long though, as India took the lead within minutes of the third quarter when captain Sardar Singh scored in the 32nd minute with a fine deflection. 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