Why Joe Canning doesn't 'like going outside my family for advice'

"I’m very lucky my family don’t try and butter me up.” 

Joe Canning: “It’s very important to surround yourself with people who tell you the truth and don’t try and tell you what you want to hear

Joe Canning has admitted not being able to train in a team environment has made it difficult to be motivated for the upcoming intercounty season.

Collective sessions had been due to commence three weeks ago before the GAA postponed the 2021 start date indefinitely and Canning, 32, is keen to get back working with his team-mates ahead of the Allianz League and Leinster SHC.