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Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Reading the game, handling skilful players and staying calm under pressure – the Manchester United legend shows you the way
Rio Ferdinand: Defend with your brain not your body
By Nick Coppack last updated
Manchester United The Manchester United legend on how to defend without resorting to roughhouse tactics
Rio Ferdinand: How to turn talent into performance
By Ben Welch last updated
Rio Ferdinand Rio Ferdinand discusses how to turn talent into performance, why some great prospects don't fulfil their potential and how social media is creating more skilful footballers
Rio Ferdinand: Playing out from the back
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United The finest ball playing centre back to have pulled on the England shirt since Bobby Moore, Rio Ferdinand reveals his top tips for quarter-backing the play from defence
Rio Ferdinand: How to defend against tall or tricky strikers
By Nick Coppack last updated
Manchester United Whether you’re up against a Messi or a Crouchy, Rio shows you how to blunt their threat
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