Paul McGrath the best defender to handle Erling Haaland, reckons Gary Lineker

England’s Gary Lineker and Paul McGrath of Ireland at the European Championship Qualifier,  ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath would be the best defender from any era to handle modern goliath Erling Haaland, reckons Gary Lineker, though McGrath himself is not so sure.

The question was posed on the official Uefa Champions League website: "You can pick one defender from any era to face Haaland... Who are you picking?"