McCann is looking forward to Northern Ireland's World Cup Qualifiers following the Lilywhites' Championship defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend.
McCann said: McCann said: “I was injured in the last break and was itching to get back.
“So the more games for me the better at the moment.
“After the defeat at Forest, the international break isn’t really the best thing because the team wants to get straight back out to put it right.
“You can spin it both ways though, we’ve had a busy few weeks with the Liverpool game on top of the matches in the Championship.
“So the boys who have played a lot of football can get a bit of a rest and be ready to fire on all cylinders when we start again with the Cardiff match.”
Here are the best of today’s rumours…
5. Bayern Munich keen on West Brom starlet
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in bringing West Brom youngster Reyes Cleary to Germany. The 17-year-old has scored 14 goals in 12 games for the Baggies' youth team this season. (Daily Mail) Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
6. West Ham eyeing £10m-rated Middlesbrough defender
West Ham are keen to sign Middlesbrough Dael Fry in January following news that Angelo Ogbonna is likely to be out for the rest of the season. Chris Wilder's side will demand at least £10 million for the 24-year-old. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood
7. Former PNE man set for huge promotion at Liverpool
Former Preston football consultant and performance analyst Julian Ward is set to take up Michael Edwards' role following his upcoming departure from Liverpool. Edwards has been in charge of the Reds' transfers during a highly successful period. (Deepdale Digest) Photo: Naomi Baker
8. QPR defender linked with Premier League switch
QPR centre-back Rob Dickie has been linked with a move to West Ham in January. The defender has made 17 Championship appearances this season - scoring twice. (Football League World) Photo: Alex Pantling