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honoured the trio by awarding them the P.F.A Special Merit Award at the 2011 P.F.A Awards. It is the only time a refereeing team has received such recognition. Regarding the award Cann is quoted as saying "it certainly is an honour to be recognised by such an esteemed body as the P.F.A. It means an
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Cann is one of the most experienced assistant referees in the world having represented
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