Joshua vs Klitschko: Barrie McDermott, Terry O'Connor, Phil Clarke reflect on Wembley

Barrie McDermott, Terry O'Connor and Phil Clarke have reminisced about Wembley Stadium in anticipation of Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko.

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First experience of Wembley

Phil Clarke: 1994, Great Britain against Australia. We were the underdogs, and our chances got worse when Shaun Edwards knocked out Bradley Clyde and was sent from the field. We beat the Aussies - a brilliant day and an even better night because I ended up in a nightclub with Jonathan Davies!

Barrie McDermott: I'm lucky that in my two visits I never lost. In '94 and '99 I came off as a victor. It was a wonderful theatre of sport.

Does Wembley cause nerves?

Terry O'Connor: Playing at a big stadium makes you more nervous - it's the fear of failure and not performing.

Barrie McDermott: It's such an iconic venue, and you understand the heritage behind it. But as soon as the first collision took place, the nerves settled.

Phil Clarke: Walking out at Wembley was the greatest experience. Walking up the steep tunnel into the theatre - you hear the crowd before you see it. It's a coliseum experience.

Any big sporting event brings nerves - you need to harness them, and use them.

Will it affect the fighters?

Barrie McDermott: The magnitude of Wembley won't affect Joshua, he will thrive and feed on it. It will inspire him to win. Klitschko, at 41, has been everywhere but he won't have experienced anything like Wembley. Let's hope it does affect him!

Phil Clarke: The world's best boxers can cope with different scenarios but Joshua will feel one per cent better because of the support behind him.

Terry O'Connor: I don't think anything will have an effect on Joshua. As a sportsman he will believe in his own ability. Like most warriors going into the lion's den, Klitschko will know Wembley will be full of English fans but that will inspire him.

So who wins?

Barrie McDermott: I think the old warhorse, Klitschko, against the 27-year-old young bull is a fight for the ages. I see a home win. I see Joshua cementing his place among the greats.

Phil Clarke: Joshua can knock him out within three rounds.

Terry O'Connor: Joshua will take it to Klitschko, and put him down in five rounds. Although if I meet Klitschko, I won't be saying that to him.

Watch Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event online here or via your Sky remote.