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Defending against width
By Ben Welch last updated
Gareth Southgate Make sure your defence stays watertight when the opposition overload the wings with tips from Gareth Southgate

Luis Enrique: How to play the pressing game
By Andy Mitten last updated
Barcelona Give the opposition 90 minutes of hell with relentless pressure, thanks to the sage advice of Barcelona boss, Luis Enrique. Remember players, you must believe!

How to defend from the front
By Ben Welch last updated
Stuart Pearce Force the opposition in to conceding possession by pressing from the front with tactical tips from Stuart Pearce

Nullify the threat of an attacking full-back
By Ben Welch last updated
Stuart Pearce Shackle the opposition's adventurous full-back with tactical tips from Nottingham Forest gaffer, Stuart Pearce

Tony Carr: Finishing from crosses
By Ben Welch last updated
Crossing West Ham United's academy director, Tony Carr, shows you how to convert your crosses

Link midfield and attack with a striker in the hole
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Roam menacingly towards the opposition box and give your second striker options with this drill from Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy
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