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Jason McAteer picked his Ireland XI and reveals Franco Baresi's respect for Paul McGrath

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FORMER LANSDOWNE ROAD favourite Jason McAteer appeared on Sky Sports’ Fantasy Football Club this week to pick his Ireland XI.

Despite their very public differences, the one-time Liverpool midfielder found a place for his Boys in Green skipper Roy Keane.

Gary Kelly and Denis Irwin came in for praise as two of the Premier League era’s most underrated full backs.

John Aldridge partners record goalscorer Robbie Keane up front while Richard Dunne is tasked with complementing the much-loved Paul McGrath at he heart of the defence.

Here’s the full side, featuring Damien Duff and Ray Houghton on the wings.

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McAteer meanwhile tells a fascinating story about Franco Baresi ‘making a beeline’ for McGrath after that famous win over the Azzurri in New York in 1994.

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