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Nigel Clough's #One2Eleven on The Fantasy Football Club

Nigel Clough's full #One2Eleven from The Fantasy Football Club
Image: Nigel Clough's full #One2Eleven from The Fantasy Football Club

Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough picked his #One2Eleven on The Fantasy Football Club.

The former Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Manchester City player has Burton top of League One and aiming for promotion to the Championship.

With the opportunity to look back on his playing days, he's gone for a 4-4-2 formation, and has included team-mates from his time at City, Liverpool and England.

So who features in Clough's #One2Eleven? Carry on reading to find out...

GOALKEEPER: Peter Shilton

I only got to play with him once for England, but having watched him over the years, he was an incredible goalkeeper. He's probably the best that England have ever had, and the only other consideration was David Seaman, who could make you look silly as a striker.

Peter Shilton helped Nottingham Forest to the First Division title
Image: Peter Shilton helped Nottingham Forest to the First Division title

RIGHT-BACK: Lee Dixon

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Lee's all-round ability was great, and he was part of that Arsenal back four that you didn't like playing against. He was solid, and a good player going forward, but first and foremost, he was a good defender.

CENTRE-BACK: Des Walker

I didn't like playing against Des in training because his pace was blistering, and he wouldn't give you an inch. He was competitive and a very good defender. He was horrible to play against as a forward.

CENTRE-BACK: Terry Butcher

A brilliant leader. I think I played against him on my debut for Forest when he was at Ipswich all those years ago. He typified a central defender; the picture of him with the blood on his forehead said everything about him. A warrior of a defender.

23 Apr 1986:  Glen Hoddle and Terry Butcher of England hold the trophy after a match against Scotland at Wembley Stadium in London.
Image: Terry Butcher (right) played for England, but came up against Clough on Clough's Forest debut

LEFT-BACK: Stuart Pearce

Stuart had everything, and he was a striker's dream in-and-around the penalty area. He had great set-plays and free kicks, and his scoring record was amazing.

 Stuart Pearce celebrates scoring a penalty in Euro 1996
Image: Stuart Pearce celebrates scoring a penalty at Euro 1996

RIGHT MIDFIELD: John Barnes

John could do everything as well. He was very good in the air but he was an all-round player. He could go past you as though you weren't there. People always used to say why did he never do it for England like his clubs, but he was a pretty good player for England.

CENTRE-MIDFIELD: Bryan Robson

Robson typified everything you expect from a midfield player. He was competitive, scored goals, good in attack and defence, and a brilliant player for club and country. He was in the England squad when I started, and he was as good as there's been for England.

Bryan Robson of England in action during an international match against Mexico
Image: Bryan Robson played alongside Clough for England

CENTRE-MIDFIELD: Ian Bowyer

One of the most underrated midfielder players I've come across. He was very similar to Bryan Robson in that he could do several facets of the job, he would get forward and score goals and he's won two European Cups. He was a great senior professional to have when starting out at a club. A great person to look up to as a young player.

LEFT-MIDFIELD: John Robertson

He was just a wonderful talent. I got to play with him at the end of his career, but I watched him as well during those years at Forest. A very, very special player.

Nottingham Forest (back l-r) Peter Shilton, Chris Woods, John McGovern, Ian Bowyer, David Needham, front Larry Lloyd, John Robertson with 1979 European Cup
Image: Nottingham Forest (back l-r) Peter Shilton, Chris Woods, John McGovern, Ian Bowyer, David Needham, front Larry Lloyd, John Robertson

CENTRE-FORWARD: Garry Birtles

Another one in that team with Bowyer and Robertson. When you're talking about the likes of Teddy Sheringham, Gary Lineker, Peter Beardsley, and Alan Shearer, Birtles was another great all-round centre-forward. He was probably the best I've seen at holding the ball. He was a great team player too, and very good in the air. 

CENTRE-FORWARD: Ian Rush

Probably the best natural goalscorer I've seen. He was two or three moves ahead of everyone else on a football pitch. He would know where that ball was going to be in the six-yard box before anyone else. He was also one of the best defensive strikers that you'll ever see, he worked so hard in a way that would put full-backs under pressure.

1984:  (From left to right) Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and Bruce Grobbelaar of Liverpool recover after the Milk Cup Final against Everton at Wembley Stadium in
Image: 1984: (From left to right) Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and Bruce Grobbelaar of Liverpool recover after the Milk Cup Final against Everton

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