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Phil Neville: Make the move from full-back to midfield
By Ben Welch last updated
Phil Neville Open up your body to be more flexible in midfield, advises Phil Neville
Giorgio Chiellini: Anger management
By Simone Stenti last updated
Psychology Keep your emotions in check on the big occasion by focusing on the plan, says the Azzurri rock
Gareth Southgate: How to defend set-pieces
By Ben Welch last updated
Gareth Southgate Use this advice from England U21 manager Gareth Southgate to withstand dead ball deliveries
Kompany: 6 ways to improve your leadership
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Warm up your vocal cords and throw yourself in the line of fire with six lessons in leadership from Manchester City and Belgium’s super-skipper
Marc Bartra: Graduate with honours
By Andy Mitten published
Barcelona Seize your chance in the first team by learning from old hands, says the Spanish international
How to defend against a passing team
By Ben Welch published
Passing You’ll stop any team playing through you with a little teamwork, organisation and communication, says Jimmy Gilligan, Nottingham Forest first team coach
Gary Neville: How to develop a winning mindset
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Use these five steps from the former Manchester United captain to unlock a winning mindset
Roberto Carlos: Play like a Brazilian full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Brazil Be your team’s most feared attacking threat with guidance from the Real Madrid and Selecao legend
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