Known for his no-nonsense tackling and never-say-die attitude, Cana has already cemented a place in the heart of Sunderland's workroom and rarely plays less than the full 90 minutes, even with a broken hand.
Sunderland's new skipper was Steve Bruce's third signing since taking over at the Stadium of Light, the deal going through at half-time during the pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid in Amsterdam with the Albanian arriving from Olympique de Marseille on a four-year deal.
