Northern Ireland's John McClelland takes on England ace Gary Lineker during a European Championship qualifier in 1987

Northern Ireland’s John McClelland takes on England ace Gary Lineker during a European Championship qualifier in 1987

John McClelland went from being a player in the old English Fourth Division to a World Cup hero for Northern Ireland in just over a year.

That remarkable rise is one of many highlights in a fabulous career that saw him win 53 caps, skipper his country, play for Rangers, win the League title with Leeds United and keep the iconic Diego Maradona at bay at Wembley.