Salford’s Curtis Tilt goes from operating heavy equipment to face Erling Haaland

The 33-year-old defender will lead his team out for one of the biggest games of his career on Saturday.

Salford’s Curtis Tilt (pictured) has progressed from operating diggers to marking Erling Haaland. Picture: Nigel French/PA

Salford captain Curtis Tilt once thought he would spend his working life operating heavy equipment – now his next job is to stop Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland.

The 33-year-old defender will lead his team out for one of the biggest games of his career as the League Two outfit head to the nearby Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.