Goalkeeping great donates cap

McDonald won eight caps for England before a broken leg cruelly ended his career at a time when he'd established himself as England's number one and at club level Burnley were about to embark on the greatest period in their history.

Now aged 78, McDonald has decided to donate that first cap, won against USSR in the Lenin Stadium, Moscow on 1958.

McDonald said today: "I am getting older and my grandchildren are catered for, so I thought it would be nice to let the club have one of my caps. I got eight caps and I loved my time at Burnley, so it only seems right that I give something back to the club that gave me so much pleasure as a player.

"I don't get down to Turf Moor much these days. My grandchildren keep me busy enough. But I do keep up with the results and I was thrilled when Burnley beat Chelsea last week. Hopefully now they can do the same against Arsenal and reach the Carling Cup semi-finals."

In response, Clarets chairman Barry Kilby said: "This is a magnificent gesture by Colin, a player who was revered by every Burnley fan of his era. He truly is a club legend and to take ownership of his very first international cap is an honour.