Defenders
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Kyle Walker: Speed training
By Ben Welch last updated
Tottenham Run faster for longer with training tips and advice from the Manchester City and England sprint king

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

Nemanja Vidic: Block off the path to goal
By Ben Welch last updated
Nemanja Vidic Whether you’re up against a big bruiser or a speed demon, Inter Milan’s Serbian defender has the answers

Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention

Full-backs: How to defend against a 4-3-3
By Ben Welch last updated
Pace Are you a full-back? Do you find yourself in a tactical pickle when the opposition play 4-3-3? Don't worry. Stuart Pearce can help

Run with the ball like Dani Alves
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too

Aymeric Laporte: 7 rules for the modern defender
By Andrew Murray last updated
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
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