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The super-sized Swede will be inducted into the Strongman Hall of Fame at the event in Leeds, joining the likes of Mariusz Pudzianowski and Svend Karlsen as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

And, with the long-awaited showdown between two of Europe’s finest strongmen only hours away, Samuelsson told Daily Star Online who he believed would emerge victorious in the rivalry between Hafthór Björnsson, aka Game of Thrones’ The Mountain, and Eddie Hall.

“They’re two massively strong guys both of them, quite different in their physiques though,” the 47-year-old explained.

“But we are in England so I would put my money on Eddie Hall.”

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Having reached the finals of the World’s Strongest Man on 10 separate occasions – a record which still stands today – Samuelsson has left the world of competitive strongman behind him to embark on a career in acting.

Making use of his imposing 6ft 6ins frame, he can currently be seen in hit BBC historical drama The Last Kingdom playing the role of legendary fighter Clapa.

But while his days of competing may lie behind him, he retains a valuable insight into the world of strength and conditioning.

“Eddie Hall is a powerhouse,” Samuelsson continued, speculating on the UK athlete’s chances of scooping a world strongman title.

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“It’s all about getting everything right on the day.

“If you get events – because that’s also a factor in the sport we are competing in – if he gets the events that suit him pretty good and he’s having a day where the sun shines from the right direction, of course he has the potential to win.

“Then if he makes it or not is up to him and the Lord Almighty.”

Catch Magnus Samuelsson as Clapa in The Last Kingdom on Thursdays 9pm on BBC Two. If you’ve missed the first couple of episodes, catch up on the series on BBC iPlayer now. For more information visit www.thelastkingdom.tv