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Ben Davies: How Pochettino got Tottenham super-fit
Ben Davies Tottenham's flying full-back, Ben Davies, reveals how Mauricio Pochettino has turned Spurs into one of the Premier League's fittest teams
Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention
Run with the ball like Dani Alves
Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too
James Tomkins: Handling different opponents
West Ham United West Ham’s dependable centre back explains how to tailor your defensive strategy for a variety of opponents
Nemanja Vidic: Block off the path to goal
Nemanja Vidic Whether you’re up against a big bruiser or a speed demon, Inter Milan’s Serbian defender has the answers
Full-backs: How to defend against a 4-3-3
Pace Are you a full-back? Do you find yourself in a tactical pickle when the opposition play 4-3-3? Don't worry. Stuart Pearce can help
Gael Clichy: Perform week-in-week-out
Manchester City The Manchester City and France full-back on creating consistency in your game
Sebastien Bassong: How to defend against a target man
Sébastien Bassong Nullify the threat of a target man with tips from Norwich City's Cameroon international, Sebastien Bassong
