Ben Welch
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Phil Jones: 5 foods I can't live without
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Sssshhh don't tell LVG, but Phil Jones likes to scoff fish and chips and chocolate Aero bars. Did we also mention he hates carrots and beans? Whoops.

Phil Jones: How to defend in 5 different situations
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones barks out instructions for a host of match scenarios, from handling tricky opponents to sacrificing yourself for the team

Michael Owen: Prowl the box like a fox
By Ben Welch published
Michael Owen Work on your positioning and the chances will surely come, insists the predatory marksman

Chris Smalling: How to be the complete defender
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Make a seamless transition from centre-half to full-back and back again with FFT’s six-step guide – all courtesy of the versatile Manchester United and England man

Liverpool's guide to pre-match meals
By Ben Welch published
Liverpool From your Sunday morning kick-off to your mid-week 5-a-side, Liverpool's former head of sports medicine and science, Dr Peter Brukner, has the essential pre-match meal for every occasion

Fuel your body for football
By Ben Welch published
Liverpool Dr Peter Brukner, Liverpool's former head of sports medicine and sports science, tells you what food you need to boost your performance

Five top tips to help you doze
By Ben Welch published
Arsenal Struggling to drop off? Manchester United, Arsenal and England sleep coach Nick Littlehales will soon have you catching zzzzzzzzs...

The holding role: Pick the right pass
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Michael Carrick on when to hoof the ball up to the big man and when to play sideways with a 5 yard pass

The holding role: What to do when you are overrun
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Get tight and cut the space through the middle to stop a march on a goal, says Manchester United's Michael Carrick

Ruud van Nistelrooy: Time your run to perfection
By Ben Welch published
Ruud van Nistelrooy Dutch master Ruud van Nistelrooy on how shrewd positioning can help you dodge the trap

Getting the best out of young players
By Ben Welch published
Psychology Follow Eric Harrison's guide to coaching and help a burgeoning talent fulfill their potential. He did tutor the talents of Becks, Scholes and Giggs after all...

The holding role: Track your opposite number
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Keep your foe under lock and key, with Michael Carrick's tracking system

The holding role: Press space, not players
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Don't waste energy hounding players, cut off the options to regain possession, says England midfielder Michael Carrick

Building mental strength in young players
By Ben Welch published
Psychology All you need to know on nurturing the mind of a rising star from the man who brought you Fergie's Fledglings

The holding role: Cut the supply line
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United The third episode of our holding midfield role feature with Michael Carrick. Work with your defence to cut the striker's supply line, says Manchester United's sentinel

Nani: Shooting with both feet
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United All you need is a ball and a wall to hone your shooting skills with both feet, says Fenerbahce and Portugal winger Nani

Nemanja Vidic: Bounce back from criticism
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Shrug off the flak and return to form with advice on mental toughness from the Serbian Terminator

Eric Harrison's 3 top tips for young players
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United 'Fergie's Fledglings' reached the top with dedication to hard work and sacrifice, says the man who helped them get there - former Manchester United Academy coach Eric Harrison

The holding role: Discipline is key
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United In the second part of our holding midfield role special, Manchester United's Michael Carrick says discipline is key to policing the back four

Building confidence in young players
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Finding it hard to inspire confidence in your burgeoning talents? Let the man who instilled self belief in the likes of Scholes, Giggs and Beckham lend a hand

Nemanja Vidic: The key to consistency
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United The former Manchester United defender talks FFT through performing week in, week out

Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role

Nemanja Vidic: Defensive partnerships
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Retired defender Nemanja Vidic gives you the lowdown on adapting your game to suit your defensive partner
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