Latest about Defenders
Rio Ferdinand: How to become a world-class centre-back
Manchester United The Manchester United legend pulls up a pew with FourFourTwo to outline the five key attributes of the modern centre-back. How many boxes can you tick?
Nullify the threat of an attacking full-back
Stuart Pearce Shackle the opposition's adventurous full-back with tactical tips from Nottingham Forest gaffer, Stuart Pearce
Full-backs: How to cover your centre-back
Southampton Don't let your centre-back go unprotected, thanks to this positional guide from former Ipswich and Scotland full-back George Burley
Rio Ferdinand: Facing Messi, Ronaldo & Aguero
Rio Ferdinand What on earth can you do to stop the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Pray. Or read this guide from the former Manchester United and England captain. And then pray some more...
Gareth Southgate: My guide to defending
Gareth Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate answers your defensive conundrums
Aymeric Laporte: 7 rules for the modern defender
Aymeric Laporte Manchester City's ball-playing centre-back Aymeric Laporte tells you the 7 rules you must obey to be a centre-back in a passing system
