Every day leading up to the tournament in South Africa The National will be picking one player for its all-time best World Cup XI. The third pick is for the left-back position and that slot goes to the Italian Paolo Maldini. Find out why here. Do you agree with the choice of the left-back and the other two at the back of the formation? Tell us your all-time World Cup XI below.
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