How to play as a target man: A 5 point plan

At 6ft 2in and built like a boxer, Dion Dublin was a battering ram capable of crashing through the most resilient of Premier League defences. His 111 Premier League goals underline that fact.

But there was a lot more to Dublin's game than goals. His tactical acumen enabled him to link play and adapt to different defensive setups.

For the managers he played under the former Aston Villa striker was a model target man. Sharing his experience and knowledge of playing the position, Dublin has compiled a simple five point plan to playing as the lone frontman.

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Also see:
Dion Dublin: Defending from the front
Dion Dublin: Holding the ball up
Ten-minute targetman workout
Ibrahimovic: How to play as a target man
Playing as a target man: the essentials
Graham Taylor: playing the long ball
Don Goodman: Play off a target man
Dion Dublin: Score one-on-ones
Dion Dublin: Score from crosses