Martin O'Neill has warned Gavin McCann he faces a battle for his Villa place – which could alert other clubs.
Martin O'Neill has warned Gavin McCann he faces a battle for his Villa place – which could alert other clubs.
McCann was out of the 16 for the first time in his four-year Villa career for yesterday's goalless draw with Portsmouth, despite being available after suspension.
Boss O'Neill preferred Stiliyan Petrov for the midfield holding role, with youngster Craig Gardner on the right, while last year's two central midfield, McCann and Steven Davis, didn't make the squad.
McCann is out of contract next summer and negotiations have yet to start on a new deal.
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