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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
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
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
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
Stand up against a box of tricks
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal The Arsenal and England right back on standing up to a box of tricks
Filipe Luis: How to train for pre-season
By Marcus Alves last updated
Filipe Luis The Atletico Madrid defender tells you to put in the hard yards this summer or risk paying the price next season
Kieran Gibbs: How to make it pro
By Ben Welch last updated
Kieran Gibbs With the right attitude you can rise above the rest, says the Arsenal and England full-back
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