Gavin McCann
| Date of birth | 10 January 1978 |
| Place of birth | Blackpool |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
McCann finally returned to first-team action at Sunderland in November 2000 following a long absence through injury and went on to enjoy a season of significant achievement.
The tall central midfielder, renowned for his biting tackles and intelligent distribution, timed his return to perfection, immediately catching the eye of new England boss Sven Goran Eriksson.
Selected for the squad for the friendly against Spain in February, he received his first full cap as a second half substitute.
Other highlights for McCann included a sensational goal against Arsenal at Highbury in December when he beat David Seaman from 25 yards, a great strike at Chelsea and a last gasp equaliser against Aston Villa in March.
McCann's contract at Aston Villa was extended to June 2008 in July 2005.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in June 2007 with a three-year contract.
McCann announced his retirement in May 2011 due to an ankle injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 01 Jul 1995 | 27 Nov 1998 | |
| Sunderland | 27 Nov 1998 | 24 Jul 2003 | |
| Aston Villa | 24 Jul 2003 | 08 Jun 2007 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 08 Jun 2007 | 24 May 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Everton | Premier League | 5 | 6 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | Premier League | 21 | 3 |
4 |
8
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
4
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| 2001-02 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Sunderland | Premier League | 29 |
9
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | Premier League | 29 | 1 |
1 |
10
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| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 6 | 2 |
2
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1
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| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 28 |
4
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1
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| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 20 | 1 |
3
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
8
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 28 | 2 |
1 |
9
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 21 | 10 |
1 |
5
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | UEFA Cup | 8 | 2 |
3
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| 2008-09 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 30 | 3 |
8
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1
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| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 5 | 6 |
4
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 1997 | Newcastle United v Everton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 1997 | Everton v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 1997 | Everton v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 1998 | Liverpool v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Mar 1998 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 1998 | Tottenham Hotspur v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 1998 | Everton v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1998 | Wimbledon v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 1998 | Everton v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 1998 | Everton v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1998 | Everton v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2001 | England v Spain | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.