The Northern Ireland coach says his side have already shown they can quell world-class talents ahead of turning their attentions towards the Wales superstar
Michael O'Neill will call upon his experience of attempting to shackle Cristiano Ronaldo when Northern Ireland face Gareth Bale and Wales in the last-16 of Euro 2016.
Wales are favourites to progress from this Battle of Britain in Paris, largely down to the supreme capabilities of Bale, with the Real Madrid star having scored three goals in as many games on the way to securing top spot in Group B.
O'Neill twice pitted his wits against Ronaldo during qualification for the 2014 World Cup, leaving Bale's club team-mate goalless on his 100th cap - a 1-1 draw in Porto - before being on the receiving end of a hat-trick in a 4-2 loss.